Former vice president Leni Robredo (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN)

Camarines Sur 3rd district Rep. Gabriel Bordado Jr. has hailed the efforts of former vice president Leni Robredo and her Angat Buhay Movement in helping those in need amid the devastating floods caused by typhoon "Kristine". 

Bordado said that Robredo and Angat Buhay have been working around the clock to deliver relief to families in need. 

"VP Leni and Angat Buhay are doing all they can, but the scale of devastation is overwhelming, and countless families still need help," the House Assistant Minority Leader said in a statement Sunday, Oct. 27. 

"Our people are in desperate need of assistance. This is the worst flooding our region has faced since 1993. Communities across Camarines Sur are struggling to recover, with so many areas still submerged and out of reach due to a lack of amphibious vehicles," Bordado said. 

President Marcos visited the region on Saturday to survey the destruction first hand. 

Department of Social Welfare Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian also visited Friday and underscored the gravity of the situation. 

Bordado said the crisis continues to strain resources, and additional support is crucial as two more tropical storms are forecasted to impact Bicol in the coming days. 

According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the flood control system was rendered ineffective due to multiple factors. Continuous intense rainfall for almost two days across the Bicol region, particularly in Camarines Sur and Albay, led to rapid accumulation of floodwaters from Mt. Iriga, Mt. Isarog, and Mt. Mayon. 

These waters converged at the Bicol River, which typically drains into San Miguel Bay, but the high tide restricted the river's natural flow into the sea. This further raised the water levels in both the Bicol and Naga rivers, intensifying flooding in low-lying areas of Naga City. 

"This region is in peril," Bordado said, amd he urged both Filipinos and the international community to contribute to relief efforts. 

"We are preparing for further challenges as more storms approach, but right now, we need all the help we can get to save lives and begin rebuilding," he said.