Days after Typhoon #EmongPH battered Western Pangasinan, communities in Agno, Anda, and Alaminos City are still reeling from its impact.

Abagatanen Beach, one of the top tourist spots in Agno, Pangasinan, now lies in ruins after Typhoon Emong battered the area. Many houses and cottages that locals rely on for livelihood were destroyed. Fallen trees and electrical posts continue to block roads as clearing operations persist.

“Sixty-seven years old na ako pero ngayon lang ako naka-experience nito. Mayroon nang bagyong Emong dati malakas pero hindi kasing-lakas nito,” Lydia Rabina, a resident, said.

“Yung mga kabuhayan dito, kagaya ng saging na maibebenta sa palengke, wala. Talagang lanos,” Bernardo Baquilar, another resident, said.

The Agno LGU reported that about 6,000 families were affected. Power and mobile signal remain unavailable in many parts.

Locals have resorted to standing in certain areas of Barangay Bangan Oda just to get a signal and contact their families. A nearby gas station is offering free charging services to residents.

Mayor John Celeste said power restoration could take time due to the number of electric posts that were damaged.

“Ang sabi, uunahin muna ang main line, within two weeks unahin ang national highway. Sa interior, another two weeks yan kaya inaasahan naming is one month,” he said.

The full extent of the damage is still under assessment, and officials are considering placing the town under a state of calamity.

In Alaminos City, residents have started fixing their damaged roofs. Several trees and power lines were also downed during the typhoon. Government agencies earlier carried out pre-emptive evacuations in coastal and low-lying areas.

“Ongoing po ang ating rapid damage assessment sa buong siyudad. Mayroon tayong mga personnel sa mga barangay na nag-aassess kung gaano kalaki ang damages na na-attain,” Alvin Contreras, Operations and Warning staff of Alaminos CDRRMO, said.

In the town of Anda, the Carot National High School suffered heavy damage. The ceiling in the computer room collapsed, and several classrooms lost their roofs, soaking school materials including books and printers.