TYPHOON KARDING DEATH TOLL – The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) issued an update on the number of fatalities.
Previously, the death toll due to super typhoon Karding was 8. The said storm left a lot of areas in the Philippines in deep flood following the heavy rains that damaged properties. Recently, the NDRRMC issued an update on the number of fatalities. It rose to 10 with two (2) deaths recorded in Baliuag, Bulacan and Tanay, Rizal. Based on a report on ABS-CBN News, both victims passed away to drowning. Currently, eight (8) individuals are missing – five (5) fishermen from Mercedes, Camarines Norte; one from Patanungan, Quezon Province; and two from Antipolo, Rizal.
Bulacan Gov Salutes Heroism 5 Rescuers Who Died amid Karding
Bulacan Gov to Should Funeral Expenses of 5 Rescuers for Their Heroism
The Governor of Bulacan Daniel Fernando will shoulder the funeral expenses of the five (5) rescuers who died amid Typhoon Karding as appreciation for their heroism.
Fernando was saddened to learn that five members of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) perished on September 25 while participating in a rescue operation in the town of San Miguel. Fernando stated in his statement that he did not want to have an unpleasant responder while they were working.
Fernando pledged to assist the five-hero family with their financial issues. According to him, they had personally set up all of the necessary things for them, including their funeral services.
“Lubha po tayong nalulungkot sa nangyari. Hindi po natin ito inaasahan at hindi kailan man hinangad na mangyari lalo na sa ating mga bayaning rescuers na mas pinili ang tumulong at iligtas ang buhay ng iba kahit ang kapalit nito ay sariling buhay,” Fernando said.
” Upang makatulong na rin po tayo na maibsan kahit papano ang lungkot at intindihin ng kanilang mga pamilya, personal ko na pong inayos ang mga kailangan para sa kanila; dinala na po natin ang kanilang mga labi sa Glory To God Funeral Services sa Barangay Balite, San Miguel,” he added.
Alex Castro, the vice governor, also delivered a speech and vowed to keep his word not to let the five rescuers’ sacrifices go in vain. Along with Fernando’s assistance, the Provincial Government of Bulacan would also give the families of the five rescuers the proper rewards.
George E. Agustin, 45, of Calumpit, Troy Justin P. Agustin, 30, of Sta Rita, Guiguinto, Marby A. Bartolome, 36, of Bulihan, City of Malolos, Jerson L. Resurreccion, 32, of Barangay Catmon, Sta Maria, and Narciso Calayag, of Malolos City, were the five people.
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