The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has committed more relief items and other basic goods to the people severely affected by typhoon "Odette".
DENR SEc. Roy Cimatu said they have already conducted relief operations in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte province but assured that there will be more relief items and cash assistance that will be sent to other areas that were devastated by the typhoon like Cebu, Bohol and Palawan.
“Initially, we already sent partial relief goods for them a day after the typhoon. Our DENR-Region 11 also traveled by land to conduct relief operations,” Cimatu said.
He said he had already instructed officials of the department to assess and check the situation in the affected areas.
Cimatu also promised that the DENR will find a way to resettle the communities in time for the holiday celebrations. He also instructed all concerned DENR offices for immediate response and guaranteed support to fellow Filipinos devastated by the typhoon.