Zelfa Zabal, 57, is a rice cake vendor residing in Barangay Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan. Zelfa is one of over 43,000 survivors of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng in the capital town of Kalibo, province of Aklan. “Our experience with Paeng is terrible. The flood is comparable to that of Typhoon Frank [2008] and Super Typhoon Yolanda...
Milendy Dordas, 58, is a female farmer and one over a thousand survivors of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng in Barangay Cabugao, Panitan, Capiz. Last October 28-29, 2022, STS Paeng left the whole town of Panitan submerged under flood with 14 out of 26 Barangays, including Barangay Cabugao, totally impassable to vehicles until November 2-3. Milendy...
Every time it rains one after another, residents of Brgy. Kantagnos are always worried about the possible flooding in their village. Residents always remain vigilant during these times and promptly go to higher ground for their safety. Little did they know, another tragedy was about to happen. They don’t have it in mind that the...
Elizabeth Yayen She is a 64-year-old woman from Barangay Magara in Roxas, Palawan. She lives with her husband, who is a person with a disability, and their grandchild. They make pawid from nipa palm leaves (kanipaan) and earns PhP150-200 a day. Their house was totally damaged and her family got separated during and after the...
