1,200 residents affected by floods in Davao de Oro receive help from GMA Kapuso Foundation

A total of 1,200 residents affected by the recent flooding in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro received help from the GMA Kapuso Foundation

According to "24 Oras," Wednesday, among those who received help was Shirley Jordan, who had to use air bed as a makeshift floater to evacuate her grandchildren.

"Naisipan ko na meron kaming air bed, ano ko, pinasukan ko ng hangin. Karga ko 'yung mga apo ko, kasi palabas ko doon," she said.

Meanwhile, another affected resident had no choice but to wait for the rescuers so they could evacuate.

"Hindi kami basta-basta kasi makalabas, ma'am, malakas ang ulan tapos ang agos ng tubig is malakas rin, hindi po namin makakaya. Mahirap makipagsapalaran," Julieta Cielo said.

Aside from this, their livelihoods are also heavily affected.

"Tulad ko, ma'am, factory worker ako, taga-balot. Kapag ganitong baha, siyempre, hindi rin sila makakakuwan ng produkto na dapat lulutuin para mabalot namin," Julieta said.

To help those affected, GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed food packs in Barangay Mipangi.

For those who want to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's initiatives, you may send your donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News