TAGUIG CITY -- Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, in his concurrent capacity as Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Region IV-B (MIMAROPA), is personally monitoring the situation in Typhoon Fabian-affected areas within the region.
He is also closely coordinating with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-MIMAROPA and local officials to further assess the situation as well as the needs of responders and the affected families.
"I am closely coordinating with the OCD Regional Director Ruben Carandang and his team for immediate assistance for our local government, rescue operations and evacuation centers," Secretary Cusi said.
He further reminds everyone to also be mindful in health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in evacuation centers and in response situations.
Moreover, Secretary Cusi continuously seeks the cooperation of local chief executives to work together for a more resilient MIMAROPA. (CORDS MIMAROPA TWG)
The left photograph from the Provincial Information Office-Oriental Mindoro shows personnel from the PDRRMO Oriental Mindoro, ARESCOM and the Provincial Engineering Office on July 23 rescue people trapped in flooded community in Brgy. Aurora, Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. Meanwhile, a snapshot from the Occidental Mindoro Public Information Office shows personnel from the Provincial Equipment Pool Office ad officers from the Philippine Army assist residents of Brgy. Dos, Mamburao relocate a fishing boat to safer grounds.
