URGENT CALL TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT!
We are a small Mindanao-based NGO trying to give our humble share in response to
the devastation brought by Typhoon Pablo. We have decided to focus our efforts
and resources to one (Barangay Ban-o, Baganga, Davao Oriental) of the 42
barangays. After more than two weeks on the ground, we wish to share our
observations, and bring to your attention the very dire situation in Baganga,
Davao Oriental.
The massive devastation requires immediate well-coordinated response from
government (particularly the National Government) and all sectors. While there
has been tremendous outpouring of goodwill and generosity, much is still desired
more than two weeks after the disaster.
We issue this very urgent call to:
1. The National Government, especially DPWH, AFP Engineering, etc. to
immediately mobilize all available resources particularly heavy equipment to
supplement the equipment already on the ground;
2. The neigboring local government units to send their equipment, facilities and
human resources to help in the clearing and cleaning up operations;
3. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to immediately send teams to
monitor and control the prices of basic commodities especially fuel prices that
have increased more than 100%.
Thank you very much for your immediate action.
Respectfully yours,
Balay Mindanaw
Charlito “Kaloy” Manlupig
Balay Mindanaw Foundation Inc.
53A, 12th Street, Zone 2, Upper Bulua
Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao
The Philippines
www.balaymindanaw.org