The DSWD reported 7,859 families, or 32,858 individuals, displaced by Vinta (international name: Tembin) remained in 151 evacuations centers, mostly in the Surigao area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Saturday said Urduja caused at least P1.4 billion in damage. About P65.167 million worth of assistance from the DSWD and local government units has been provided to familiesaffected by Urduja. It also had P209.518 million in standby funds, of which P161.688 million was available as a quick response fund. Volunteers may coordinate schedules beforehand with Sophia Mendiola at 553-9864 and at mobile number 0930-7669595.—JAYMEE T. GAMIL, JEANNETTE ANDRADE AND JOEY A. GABIETA

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 23, 2017 22:52 UTC