NDCC commends So. Leyte effective rehabilitation plan

By REBECCA G. CADAVOS (PIA Southern Leyte)
September 12, 2006

MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte  – The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) supported the province’s rehabilitation plan for an effective local governance, NDCC Executive Officer Glenn J. Rabonza disclosed during his visit here last Friday, September 8 at the provincial capitol.

Rabonza revealed that NDCC will refer to the master plan developed by the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) and will probably replicate the same in the provinces of Guimaras and Albay, where another calamity hit their areas.

Rabonza further commended the PDCC through its Chair Gov. Rosette Lerias because of the holistic plan. It already integrates all efforts from different stakeholders including non-government organizations (NGOs) not only locally but also internationally.

“If something is lacking, NDCC will support, funds will be taken from united donations” Rabonza said. The local government will do the guidance, Rabonza quoted NDCC Chair Avelino Cruz as one of their guidelines in preparing a master plan.

They will assist the local community based on the program developed at the local level. It specifically helps build lives and their community as well, in addition to the sustainability of the survivors. Their program prioritizes livelihood centers, school buildings, day care centers and scholarship for the survivors. They are something meaningful to the victims, Rabonza added.

Meanwhile, NDCC bared their budget allocation for Southern Leyte, P100-M for Subangdaku Flood Control Project in Sogod, P37-M for mitigating projects, and the released P9.2-M for the site development for the 1st relocation site in Brgy. Magbagakay, St. Bernard. NDCC had a total of P106-B donated funds for disaster stricken areas, Rabonza revealed.

Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Rabonza during the Oplan: Kinabukasan meeting was accompanied with PHIVOLCS led by Renato Solidum, PAG-ASA Head Nilo Presco, Department of National Defense (DND) Undersecretary Ernesto G. Carolina and some of their staff.