‘Falcon’ damage estimated at P54-M
June 27,2011
MANILA — Tropical Storm “Falcon” (international name: Meari), which dumped heavy rains and caused massive flooding last week, has caused P54 million damage to property, a disaster agency said Sunday.
In its 8 p.m. report Sunday, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) estimated the cost of damages to agriculture and infrastructure in Central Luzon, Mimaropa and Bicol Region at P54,486,592.90.
amage to infrastructure was pegged at P30.86 million, while agriculture damaged reached P23.62 million, the report said.
Falcon also left one person dead, 18 missing, three wounded, and displaced over 800,000 individuals due to flashfloods.
The NDRRMC report identified the lone fatality as Ranny Bernardo of Hagonoy, Bulacan, who died due to drowning.
Of the 18 missing, one is from Albay, nine fishermen from Catanduanes, and three others from Camarines Norte. Three people were also reported missing in Bulacan, Olongapo City and Bataan. Mountain Province and Rizal provinces also reported one missing person each.
The NDRRMC reported that the three wounded were all minors namely: Lily Rose Cesista, 14 (from Quezon City); Rizaldo Jacalan, 5 (Valenzuela City); Jobelle Ivan Tabungar, 5 (Valenzuela City).
The NDRRMC said a total of 173,594 families or 823,884 persons have been affected by flooding. Of the number 23,970 families or 111,820 persons remain in 181 evacuation centers.
Falcon’s wrath was felt in 587 barangays of 59 municipalities and 21 cities in four regions, the report said.
The NDRRMC has extended P7,181,179.40 worth of assistance to victims of Tropical Storm Falcon.
Some roads in northern Luzon and central have remained impassable either due to slides or due to flooding. These include the Baguio-Bontoc Road (Topdac Section) and Abra-Kalinga Road (Km 470), among others.
Flooding was also noted Sunday in the major thoroughfares of San Fernando City in Pampanga, a day after Falcon has left the country’s area of responsibility.
The NDRRMC report said clearing operations are underway to make these roads open to traffic as soon as possible despite warning from state weather forecasters that rains will still prevail over the next few days due to southwest monsoon.
In a related development, the Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it will airlift relief goods for Cotabato flood victims on its regular flights from Manila to Cotabato, Davao and General Santos.
In a statement, the airline said it has been coordinating with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that want to send relief goods to Cotabato, which has been reeling from the effects of the recent floods.
Recipients of the shipment should preferably be the sender’s counterpart or reputable non-government organizations, civic or religious groups from Mindanao.
So far, three private foundations have advised PAL on their planned shipment of relief donations.
An Airbus 319 aircraft, which flies once a day to Cotabato will be primarily used for the delivery of relief goods, while the remaining will be loaded on the flights to Davao and General Santos.
PAL deploys its wide-body aircraft–B747s and A340s–on the flights to Davao and General Santos.
The airline clarified that it is only providing free airlift, thus the consignee or recipient of the goods should handle land transport from Davao and General Santos to Cotabato.
To maximize cargo space, PAL advised shippers to refrain from sending items that are available or may easily be purchased in or near Cotabato (such as noodles, bottled water, rice, etc.), perishable food and hazardous or bulky items like LPG containers. (Virgil Lopez/Jovi T. De Leon of Sun.Star Pampanga/Sunnex)
Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/06/27/falcon-damage-estimated-p54-m-16340
Pampanga is an important province of the Philippines slated to be the next business and tourism center of the country. Already international traffic prefers the Clark International Airport and tourists find Clark Freeport Zone easier to get around than Manila. Safety, low crime rate, no traffic and low pollution levels all contribute to making Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone a preferred destination for local and international tourists.
Best place to unwind in Angeles City Pampanga Philippines is to wine and dine at Yats Restaurant which is also considered as the best restaurant in Clark for group dinners, parties and social functions outside of Manila. Guests of this top rated fine dining resto bar in Clark enjoy the cozy ambience, the spacious dining area as well as the privacy and exclusivity of this top restaurant near Manila in Clark. Some guests wine and dine at this famous restaurant near Angeles City Pampanga for its gourmet food. Others frequently dine at this restaurant in Clark for its fine selection of vintage wines that are offered at attractive prices. Some guests, business executives especially, select this restaurant because of its elegant private dining facilities and the attentive and professional service that the staff provide for a more formal business dinner.
Clark Pampanga is gradually becoming famous for its dining scene. World-class fine dining restaurants, cozy family resto bars and pubs as well as comfortable wine bars are available in Angeles City Clark Pampanga. Wine shops like Clark Wine Center offers exciting shopping for wine lovers coming to buy wine in Clark Freeport.
Clark is fast gaining the reputation from frequent travelers as a highly recommended tourist destination as well as a wonderful location and vacation spots for residents of Manila and Subic
For comments, inquiries and reservations click on Click here for inquiry and reservations
Restaurant@Yats-International.com
(045) 599-5600
0922-870-5178
0917-520-4401
Ask for Pedro and Rechel
Getting to this fine dining restaurant of Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga Philippines
How to get to this fine-dining restaurant in Clark Philippines? Once you get to Clark Freeport, go straight until you hit Mimosa. After you enter Mimosa, stay on the left on Mimosa Drive, go past the Holiday Inn and Yats Restaurant (green top, independent 1-storey structure) is on your left. Just past the Yats Restaurant is the London Pub.
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar
Mimosa Drive past Holiday Inn, Mimosa Leisure Estate,
Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga, Philippines 2023
Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay
For any assistance in planning and organizing a wedding ceremony, indoor or outdoor garden reception or to find other wedding service providers, Click here to contact us click here
For assistance in hotel and resort bookings in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines, log on to
http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com
To buy wine in Manila, Pampanga, Angeles City, Clark or Subic please log on to http://www. ClarkWineCenter.com
To inquire with the highly recommended beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com
For more information about Clark, Pampanga, Philippines log on to
http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com
