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Duterte promises housing, restoration of power supply in Odette-hit areas
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure prompt restoration of power supply in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette.
He also directed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development to provide housing assistance to residents whose homes were damaged.
The President encouraged gas stations to reopen and operate, with the DOE working to restore energy in Cebu.
In addition, the Department of Agriculture has allocated P445 million to assist farmers and fisherfolk in the region.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) was also directed to deploy VSAT equipment and satellite phones to Siargao to facilitate disaster response coordination.
The government also plans to provide community tents for residents of Dinagat Islands, as many existing evacuation sites were damaged.
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The Department of Energy (DOE) expects power restoration in areas affected by Typhoon Odette to be completed before the May 9, 2022 elections.
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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited Dinagat Island to assess the damage caused by Typhoon Odette and to provide assistance to affected communities.
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President Rodrigo Duterte committed to release funds from the Office of the President by Friday to aid communities affected by Typhoon Odette.
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The Department of Energy (DOE) cannot yet commit to fully restoring electricity services to areas devastated by Typhoon Odette by Christmas.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has appealed for patience from victims of Typhoon Odette, assuring them that aid is coming despite bureaucratic delays.
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