Governor Lilia "Nanay" Pineda visited the Mini Convention Center and Bacolor Integrated School on [date not specified] to personally assess the welfare of families displaced by flooding and oversee the distribution of essential aid. The visit underscores the provincial government's rapid response and commitment to supporting communities during times of disaster.
Relief Operations at Mini Convention Center and Bacolor Integrated School
The relief mission focused on two main evacuation centers in Bacolor: the Mini Convention Center and Bacolor Integrated School. These centers are currently sheltering families displaced by recent flooding, a situation that has prompted health authorities to warn of water-borne diseases such as leptospirosis and dengue, which commonly spread during the rainy season . The assistance distributed included hygiene kits and food packs, addressing the immediate daily needs of the evacuees. The provincial government is actively working to ensure an adequate supply of food and clean sanitation tools for the affected families.
Personal Assessment and Government Solidarity
The primary objectives of the Governor's visit were to personally check the welfare and safety of the affected residents directly, and to ensure rapid response by confirming the supply of food and sanitation tools. This visit also demonstrates the provincial government's solidarity with the municipality of Bacolor during disasters. The Department of Health has advised that leptospirosis can be contracted through exposure to floodwater, and those who wade through floods should wash exposed body parts with soap and clean water and seek medical attention.
