Residents of Tudela town in the southern Philippines’ Misamis Occidental province take refuge in a church that serves as evacuation center for affected families. (Photo courtesy of Caritas Philippines)
By LiCAS.news
Dec 30 2022
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Church in the country, announced efforts to provide relief to flood victims, particularly in the southern Philippine province of Misamis Occidental.
The Catholic charity said its relief efforts are underway in partnership with the Archdiocese of Ozamis’ social action center.
“Caritas Philippines is now providing assistance to communities affected by the flooding in Misamis Occidental due to heavy rains in the area,” the organization said in a social media post.
Immediately responding to the needs of the victims, the archdiocese’s parishes provided shelter for those whose houses have been washed out or damaged by the flood.
Caritas said several parishes have also welcomed evacuees from high risk areas and given them food packages, potable water, hygiene kits, and clothing, among others.
Archbishop Martin Jumoad of Ozamis earlier asked for prayers and help for the people affected by the calamity.
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