00:00People caught in life-threatening situations from rising and raging floodwaters in El Ocos Norte
00:05can thank the Philippine Coast Guard who pulled them out of danger during Typhoon Nando's passage
00:10to include at least 14,000 others in the region preemptively evacuated to safe refuge.
00:17Meanwhile, there is no let-up in DSWD relief efforts with its distribution of family food packs to affected localities,
00:23even after the typhoon's exit from the country as we hear more from Orion Mesigas.
00:30In the midst of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando, the Philippine Coast Guard carried out relentless rescue operations
00:36and provided assistance to families affected by the storm.
00:40In El Ocos Sur, the PCG successfully rescued four individuals after water levels rose in the Buaya River using ropes.
00:48Residents were safely led to a more secure area.
00:51Ten families, including children, were also rescued in La Paz, Lawag City, El Ocos Norte from the storm's impact.
00:58Although preemptive evacuation was initiated by the PCG, they still faced heavy rain and strong winds
01:04while escorting residents to safer areas.
01:07Emergency evacuation were also conducted by PCG teams in other parts of La Ocos.
01:12Using flashlights and ropes, PCG personnel did not hesitate to guide families through the darkness to safety.
01:18In total, the PCG reported evacuating more than 14,000 individuals, equivalent to over 4,000 families.
01:25They came from Northeastern and Northwestern Luzon.
01:28So, nung nabigyan po tayo ng advisory na posibleng ito ay maging Super Typhoon, with coordination po sa ating LGU,
01:36ay nag-conduct na po tayo kaagad na preemptive evacuation.
01:39Kaya nung tumating na po itong bagyo, ang ginawa na lang po natin is more of release of distribution po doon sa mga na-evacuate po natin na mga individuals and families.
01:49Although Super Typhoon Nando has exited Philippine Area of Responsibility, the PCG remains on red alert.
01:55This is part of their preparation for the expected entry of another storm.
01:5924-7 po naka-standby at naka-activate ang lahat po ng ating mga deployable response group.
02:05So, itong DRG na ito ay may kasama po tayo mga rescue swimmers and mga medical personnel.
02:09At bukod po sa DRG po natin, ay naka-standby na rin po ang lahat ng ating mga air assets, floating assets, kasama po yung mga radio equipment.
02:19The PCG continues to coordinate with affected LGUs.
02:22Meanwhile, the DSWD is also distributing family food packs to impacted residents.
02:27In fact, almost 11,000 family food packs have been distributed across five regions.
02:32The data covers distribution from the time Typhoon Mirasol struck up to the impact of Super Typhoon Nando, which intensified the effects of the Habagat.
02:42Ryan Lisiguez from The National TV for a new and better Philippines.
