Written by Leomel H. Pasquin (PPDO Information Officer)
Monday, 07 July 2008
The Wrath of Frank: An Overview on its Effect to Iloilo Province
Iloilo is grieving over its billion (P1,212,721,500) losses, not mentioning the national government managed infrastructures, after Typhoon “Frank” inundated almost ninety per cent (90%) of its municipalities. Water was everywhere in the whole province. Rivers and creeks overflowed. Dams were damaged and constantly releasing more and more water. Erosions occurred in the mountain ranges in Central Iloilo that resulted thick silts to cover the flooded areas in the province. This incident has likewise led the city of Iloilo to suffer the same fate.
“Frank” left a damaging trace on multi-million properties on agriculture and infrastructures. It affected more than half million population (612,071) and taking lives of one hundred twenty one (121) individuals as of June 27, 2008. Houses along the river banks were washed away while others suffered losses of properties. PDCC still expects more reports would come in.
Iloilo residents claimed that this is the “FIRST” of its kind in Iloilo history. It is estimated that about 35% of the whole population lamented for their losses. According to the report of the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) as of June 26, 2008, thirty nine (39) municipalities were greatly affected by the tempest. Out of 1,721 total number of barangays in the whole province, 1,070 or 62% were directly affected. PDCC noted that a total of 117, 338 or approximately 45% of the total numbers of families were being flooded for 1-2 days.
bisita_8823 : hi here..gudevning...cn.u d online xbung?
bisdak in o : will be visiting iloilo 1st week of august. anong status ng rehab? will be going to san miguel-alimodian area.
bisita_3030 : kmusta taga calinog may nagsabi na may mga compendio daw dito.ang nanay ko compendio gamit nya ang aplyedo nang nanay nya ang tatay nya lolo ko maldecer.pangalan nang nanay ko PATRECIA C MALDECER salamat po!...
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jakol : may kamatu-uran ng sa lambunao haw? basi plitika man lang na,
jakol : anyone online?
admin : That depends on which area in the city you wish to go. All business are open.
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The Iloilo Provincial Government is doing its best in giving help to the flood victims. We are also appealing for your help.
Iloilo is grieving over its billion (P1,212,721,500) losses, not mentioning the national government managed infrastructures, after Typhoon “Frank” inundated almost ninety per cent (90%) of its municipalities. Water was everywhere in the whole province. Rivers and creeks overflowed. Dams were damaged and constantly releasing more and more water. Erosions occurred in the mountain ranges in Central Iloilo that resulted thick silts to cover the flooded areas in the province. This incident has likewise led the city of Iloilo to suffer the same fate.
river banks were washed away while others suffered losses of properties. PDCC still expects more reports would come in.
