Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday led the distribution of thousands of food packs and other relief and medical goods to the victims of typhoon ‘Enteng’ in Naga City and Camarines Sur.

Bicol was among the regions hardest hit by ‘Enteng’.

During his visit to the region, Abalos reminded the Bicolanos to prepare, and to anticipate more storms in the coming days amid the La Niña phenomenon.

“Hindi lang ngayon ito. Let’s anticipate the worst kasi ang sabi ng PAGASA, isa hanggang dalawa o baka umabot pa ng tatlong bagyo (ang darating sa bansa) sa bawat buwan bago matapos ang taon,” said Abalos.

He then urged the public to be vigilant and conduct pre-emptive evacuations before typhoons could hit their areas.

“Kung kailangang lumikas, lumikas na kayo,” Abalos pointed out.

During his visit, Abalos personally distributed thousands of food packs to the residents of Camaligan and Canaman towns both in Camarines Sur, and also to affected families in Naga City.

He related that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. specifically instructed them to prioritize the handing of assistance to the residents of areas severely affected by ‘Enteng’.

Reports coming from National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council showed that some 22,220 families across 226 barangays in Bicol Region were affected by the typhoon.

Original Article at: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/Abalos-says-prepare-for-more-weather-disturbances-distributes-food-packs-to-Enteng-victims-in-Bicol-/NC-2024-1119