SAN FERNANDO CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- After the onslaught brought about by severe tropical storm “Maring”, the Provincial Government of La Union continues its recovery efforts to aid heavily-affected residents.

Adamor Dagang, provincial information officer, said relief operations are underway after Typhoong Maring hit the province last week.

“To date, around 25,000 food packs have been immediately distributed to typhoon victims,” Dagang said.

He also said that relief items distribution continues until the evening, as La Union Governor Francisco Emmanuel R. Ortega directed that assistance be provided to the affected provincemates as soon as possible.

In particular, Dagang informed that the most-hit towns in the province are those located in the first congressional district namely Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, and Sudipen.

However, areas in San Juan, San Gabriel, Bacnotan,and Santol are also reported to have been affected.

Dagang further stated that the province is open to accepting donations from all benefactors, including national figures, government agencies, and private businesses.

He also expressed gratitude to the other local government units in La Union, which were not affected but are now assisting those who were.

"All of these donations are accounted for, and we have a system in place to track and monitor where they were sent," he explained.