26,000 residents of Pangasinan affected by Emong receive aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation

A total of 26,000 residents of Pangasinan who were affected by Tropical Depression Emong have received aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation. 

According to "24 Oras" Monday, the foundation brought relief to the municipalities of Agno, Bani, Bolinao, Dasol, Mangaldan, and Sual, as well as Alaminos City. 

Emong had intensified into a typhoon before it made landfall in Agno last week, bringing heavy rains and strong winds, and causing water and power shortages in the town. 

"Wala pa pong kuryente, sabi po nila baka abutin daw po ng buwan bago daw po maayos. Ganun din po syempre 'yung tubig po kasi namin naka-connect sa kuryente. Maghahanap kami ng mapag-iigiban, maghahanap kami ng kung saan may tindang mineral kasi nagkakaubusan na rin po," a resident said. 

Meanwhile, a dike in the town of Dasol broke near the salt farms and flooded the fisheries in the area. 

"'Pag bangus kasi, 'pag ganun na apaw lahat, nagsisilabasan lahat, lugi sa ngayon kasi sa tag-asin, November, magbubukas na rin kami ng asinan kaya kailangan 'yung mga dikeng 'yan  mapilapil lahat," said Generosa Mariado, a resident. 

The GMA Kapuso Foundation brought relief goods, soap, and water to 26,000 individuals in Pangasinan on Sunday through Monday. The Kapuso soup kitchen also served warm porridge to the residents. 

The GMA Kapuso Foundation has been continuously bringing relief assistance to thousands of families in different parts of the country who have been affected by the inclement weather, including Rizal, Bulacan, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Bataan, Pampanga, Zambales, Benguet, and many more. 

For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)  on Monday, the reported death toll due to the impact of Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, Emong, and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat has reached 31.

Emong exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Saturday morning. 

—CDC, GMA Integrated News