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Relief items are distributed to displaced residents of Brgy. Iraga in Solana, Cagayan
(PHOTO BY CPIO FRANCIS JORQUE)
MANILA, Philippines – Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero on Sunday urged the national government to “step up” in its disaster response capabilities after Typhoon Ulysses devastated many parts of Luzon.
“I’m sorry, but the National Government should take the initiative in responding to the disaster and should show more empathy towards the victims of the recent calamities,” he said in a Facebook post.
“Competition can sometimes replace empathy, but not all the time!
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero. INQUIRER.NET/CATHY MIRANDA
I’m sorry, but the National Government should “step up” in disaster response and should show more empathy with …
Posted by Chiz Escudero on Saturday, November 14, 2020
Ulises, the 21st cyclonic storm to hit the country this year, caused massive floods in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon, particularly in the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela.
The typhoon struck areas in Luzon that had barely recovered from the attack of Super Typhoon Rolly (Goni), which killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of residences.
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