CENRO Boracay, reminds the public of tree planting to avoid climate change

Written by Mackie Pajarillo

“For now, planting trees is the solution seen to avoid climate change”.

This is what CENRO BOracay Officer Norman Dy Lebelo said in relation to the worries of people in the Island.

This is according to the observations of some that many trees have been uprooted following typhoon Yolanda.

Lebelo however assured that the government through their agency is conducting activities and or programs to answer this dilemma that may cause climate change.

The CENRO officer calls upon the masses to help in planting trees on the Island or to join related activities organized by the department or other agencies.

He added that their office is open to those who wish to ask for seedlings and this are not for sale.

Meanwhile, Lebelo explained that planting trees also depends on the area or the soil; he said a fast growing seedling if plant on an unsuitable place will cause to wither eventually.

In line with this, the CENRO includes this matter in their assessment to ensure the successful growth of the tree.

Translated by Shelah Casiano

HRP Boracay’s Father Nonoy Crisostomo, reminds people of meaningful Christmas Party celebrations

Written by Bert Dalida

The Catholic Church in Boracay now reminds its congregation of a meaningful celebration.

And this is in relation to the many Christmas Parties that will be celebrated on the coming month.

According to Team Ministry Moderator, Father Nonoy Crisostomo of the Holy Rosary Parish Church, the Christmas Parties this year will be very much different because of the Filipino’s experience during super typhoon Yolanda.

Nonetheless, the Priest clarified, that this should not stop us from celebrating, and that we should think of our countrymen who were heavily affected by the typhoon.

With this, he said, that we should give help to the victims to make them feel the essence of Christmas.

Father Crisostomo also reminded those affected and has survived to give thanks to the Lord while celebrating the Christmas party.

Translated by Shelah Casiano

Yolanda’s overall damage in Aklan, almost 2 billion pesos; recorded deaths, 13

Written by Gloria Villas

Super typhoon Yolanda’s overall damage in the province of Aklan reached up to more than 2 billion pesos, while there are 13 recorded deaths.

This is what the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has confirmed yesterday.

In line with this, the PDRRMC is now vitally moving for the Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan for those affected.

According to PDRRMC Staff, Jayfree Jizmundo, the local government and international organizations have been conducting meetings for the said plan.

The agency targets to conduct the Recovery and Rehabilitation from November 28, 2013, where 17 towns in Aklan affected by the typhoon will be given aid.

Meanwhile, the PDRRMC extends its gratitude to the United Nations (UN) and other agencies that are constantly providing help.

At the moment, relief operations are continuously conducted for all Yolanda victims in Aklan.

Translated by Shelah Casiano

Numbers of evacuees in the Island of Boracay as of 10:00am:

Yapak	Families	Adult	Children	Individual	Total
Yapak National High School	55	137	125	262	579
Yapak Elem. School	-	-	-	-	0
Ecovillage	47	102	86	188	423
Balabag
Balabag Elem. School	89	243	283	526	1141
Bloomfield	16			62	78
Manoc-manoc
Malay National HS/MES	94	219	192	411	916
Cockpit Arena	-	-	-	-	0
Health Center	4	9	8	17	38
Daycare Center	4	10	3	13	30
Victory Church	6	-	-	-	6
				Overall total	3211

Evacuation centers in Boracay, caters hundreds of residents

Written by Jay-ar Arante

Hundreds of residents in the municipality of Malay and the island of Boracay are now at the evacuation areas.

This is after PAGASA has raised storm signal 4 in Eastern Visayas including the province of Aklan.

The MDRRMC Command Center in Boracay estimates that there are more than a thousand people at the evacuation areas and are still counting.

The authorities are non-stop with monitoring operations in areas in Boracay that are likely to be hit the hardest.

Meanwhile, the local government of Malay is preparing the means of transport for more evacuees that would need their assistance.

Translated by Shelah Casiano