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Humanitarian caravan for 'Nando,' 'habagat' response deployed — Philippine Red Cross

Published Sep 24, 2025 02:42 pm
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, bringing hot meals, medical aid, and water supply support to communities devastated by Super Typhoon Nando and habagat flooding. (Photo from PRC)
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, bringing hot meals, medical aid, and water supply support to communities devastated by Super Typhoon Nando and habagat flooding. (Photo from PRC)
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, September 24, said it has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to deliver life-saving aid to communities in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, which bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) that caused widespread flooding, strong winds, and property damage across Northern Luzon.
Relief and health assistance
The caravan is loaded with kitchen sets, jerry cans, and shelter tool kits for priority areas, along with three Red Cross food trucks capable of serving thousands of freshly cooked meals to evacuees and displaced residents.
To address urgent medical needs, the PRC also dispatched basic medicines for pediatric and adult patients, including treatments for cough, colds, fever, infections, and gastrointestinal illnesses—sufficient for at least 1,600 individuals.
Water, sanitation, and logistics support
For water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) assistance, the PRC said the caravan carries a 10,000-liter water tanker, two 5,000-liter water bladders with tap stands, and a portable water treatment unit to provide clean drinking water in evacuation centers.
In addition, the PRC said two 10-wheeler trucks and a pay loader were deployed to support clearing operations and the transport of relief supplies, with one unit already stationed in Nueva Vizcaya to speed up road clearing and delivery efforts.
Proactive disaster response
PRC Chairman Richard J. Gordon highlighted the organization’s commitment to preparedness.
PRC has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, delivering hot meals, medical assistance, and water supply support to communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Nando and the recent habagat-induced flooding. (Photo courtesy of PRC)
PRC has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte, delivering hot meals, medical assistance, and water supply support to communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Nando and the recent habagat-induced flooding. (Photo courtesy of PRC)
“Here at the Philippine Red Cross, our goal is to be proactive and not reactive,” Gordon said. “We do not just respond to disasters—we anticipate them. We predict, plan, prepare, and practice. Thanks to our RC143 volunteers, we have eyes on the ground and we’re always updated,” he added.
On-the-ground operations
As of September 23, 12:00 p.m., PRC teams had already distributed hot meals and established first aid stations and welfare desks in evacuation sites, including:
- Gonzaga National High School
- Gonzaga People’s Gymnasium
- Bacarra Municipal Evacuation Center
- Zumigui Luna Barangay Hall
- Swan Barangay Hall
The PRC said it continues to coordinate closely with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), PAGASA, local government units, and its RC143 volunteers to ensure accurate assessments and timely humanitarian delivery.
The PRC also urged residents to stay alert as relief operations continue. For emergencies, the public may call the PRC hotline 143. 

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