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Abra now under state of calamity after magnitude 7 earthquake
The magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted Northern Luzon on Wednesday had its epicenter recorded in Tayum, Abra. (File Photo: Bucloc MDRRMO via PIA Abra/Facebook)
Resolution 180, series of 2022, was unanimously signed by all of the province’s officials in a special session on Thursday to enable the provincial government to immediately address the needs of its people.
“Resolved, as it is hereby resolved, to declare the Province of Abra under the State of Calamity to mobilize the Provincial and the 27 LGUs to respond to the immediate needs of Abrenios and for other purposes,” the resolution read.
“Resolved further, commitment to this destruction the 58 percent Calamity Reserve Fund is available and authorized to be utilized for the purpose and for other related purposes,” it added.
Meanwhile, the province is also requesting immediate assistance from the national government and the different concerned agencies for proper disaster response, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction support.
The magnitude 7 earthquake that jolted Northern Luzon on Wednesday had its epicenter recorded in Tayum, Abra.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has so far recorded 828 aftershocks that ranged from magnitude 1.5 to 5.4, as of 11 a.m. on Thursday, while advising the public that aftershocks may still continue for several weeks.
The provincial government reported massive destruction in the entire province due to the earthquake.
“Initial/progressing report from PDRRMO on damages caused by the earthquake has affected 80 percent of the total population of Abra and major infrastructure facilities both private and government properties were severely damaged,” the resolution stated.
The resolution added that a province-wide power outage is being experienced as power lines have been destroyed.
“Destruction of houses, buildings, and bridges have paralyzed the operation of business establishments likewise, displacing a lot of Abrenios as they stay out of their homes without food,” it further said.
On Thursday morning, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to Abra with Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. of the Department of the Interior and Local Government, Defense OIC Undersecretary Jose Faustino and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Erwin Tulfo.
Marcos personally checked on the situation of the affected individuals as he conducted a security briefing with concerned national and local officials, and led the distribution of relief goods to the victims.
Cecille Moreno
July 28, 2022 at 10:54 PM
Putting Abra under state of calamity is the right thing to do.Because of this they will beable to release funds that will be able to give immediate assistance to our affected fellowmen.I hope that there will be more blessings dor Abra.
Sonny Ramirez
July 28, 2022 at 11:05 PM
Nice move upang makakabangon agad sa pinsala dulot ng lindol.
Oh lord please help them. Guide them safe them keep. Them strong and have faith in you. Strength. I pray. Amen 🙏🙏
Vilma Si
July 28, 2022 at 11:25 PM
Magandang solusyon upang matugunan ang mga pangangalangan nang ating kababayan sa abra na siyang malubhang apektado nang malakas na lindol. I pray for their safety and strength, Amen
Christlyn Ambol
July 29, 2022 at 12:59 PM
THIS THE RIGTH THING TO DO PARA SA ATING MGA KABABAYAN PARA SA GANUN AY MADALING PROVIDE ANG MGA NEEDS NILA IKA NGA EVERYTHING HAPPEN’S FOR A REASON GOD HAS A GOOD PLAN TIWALA LANG LALO NA SA MGA KABABYAN NATING NAKARANAS NG LINDOL SA ABRA..KEEP SAFE ALWAYS GODBLESS
Dianne Slee
July 28, 2022 at 11:50 PM
This could be beneficial, particularly given that it will be required to provide faster disaster help to its adjacent communities. I’m hoping everything turns alright. For Abra, I pray.
Mary Joy Valdevieso
July 29, 2022 at 2:08 AM
This sudden and unexpected calamity happened is so devastating. Good thing that the government is making a move to help our fellow Filipino there. Putting Abra under state of the calamity since the epicenter of the magnitude 7 earthquake also happened there is a great move move so that all the needs of the people there right can be resolve and be given an action immediately. May be the government give the full support they needed. Praying for the safety of the people in the affected areas since there’s still some aftershock happening right there.