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Telefax: NDRRMC Opcen (+632) 911-1406; 912-2665; 912-5668; NDRRMC Secretariat (+632) 912-0441; 912- 5947; Office of the Administrator, Office of Civil Defense (+632) 912-2424 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ndcc.gov.ph MEMORANDUM FOR THE SND and CHAIRPERSON, NDRRMC THRU : USND USCVRA FROM : Executive Director, NDRRMC and Administrator, OCD SUBJECT : I. Final Report on the Effects and Emergency Management re Tropical Storm “SENDONG” (Washi) II Status of Early Recovery Programs in Region X (Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities) DATE : 10 Feb 2012 Sources: PAGASA-DOST, DSWD-DROMIC, PCG Action Center , DILG- PNP and BF P, DPWH, DA-DENR, DOH-HEMS, Dep Ed, AFPCC, NGCP, PRC, NEA and RDRRMCs/OCDRCs IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA and NCR I. SITUATION OVERVIEW A. Background 1. Monitoring and Tracking of TS Sendong Tropical Storm Sendong was the 19 th tropical cyclone that entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) for CY 2011. It entered PAR on 15 December 2011 as a tropical depression and intensified further into a tropical storm. It made its first landfall at the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur in the afternoon of 16 Dec 2011 and traversed the provinces of Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, and the cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador before midnight and caused torrential rains that led to widespread and catastrophic flooding in cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities. It made its second landfall at the vicinity of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan before it exited out of the country on Dec 18, 2011. (Chronology of TS Sendong -Tab A)

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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SND and CHAIRPERSON, NDRRMC THRU : USND USCVRA FROM : Executive Director, NDRRMC and Administrato r, OCD SUBJECT : I. Final Report on the Effects and Emergency Management re

Tropical Storm “SENDONG” (Washi) II Status of Early Recov ery Programs in Region X (Cagayan

de Oro and Iligan Cities) DATE : 10 Feb 2012 Sources: PAGASA-DOST, DSWD-DROMIC, PCG Action Center , DILG- PNP and BF P, DPWH, DA-DENR, DOH-HEMS,

Dep Ed, AFPCC, NGCP, PRC, NEA and RDRRMCs/OCDRCs IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA and NCR

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

A. Background 1. Monitoring and Tracking of TS Sendong

Tropical Storm Sendong was the 19th tropical cyclone that entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) for CY 2011. It entered PAR on 15 December 2011 as a tropical depression and intensified further into a tropical storm. It made its first landfall at the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur in the afternoon of 16 Dec 2011 and traversed the provinces of Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, and the cities of Cagayan de Oro and El Salvador before midnight and caused torrential rains that led to widespread and catastrophic flooding in cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities. It made its second landfall at the vicinity of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan before it exited out of the country on Dec 18, 2011. (Chronology of TS Sendong -Tab A)

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2. Meteorological Facts and Findings on the Cause of Extreme Flooding

Based on the findings of the Scientific Research and Risk Assessment Committee chaired by DOST, light to moderate rains were recorded as TS Sendong entered PAR, while moderate to heavy rains during its passage as manifested by rainfall observations at different time-scale. The recorded 24-hour rainfall at Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro was 180.9 mm which exceeded its monthly average by 60% (PAGASA–DOST, 2011) and with a 75 -year return period for flood event (DPWH-FCSEC, 2011), while Hinatuan PAGASA-DOST Station recorded 180.4 mm that correspond to 32% of its monthly average of 555.1 mm and high tide of 1.24 m also occurred late at night of Dec 16. The intense rainfall in the upstream portion of the CDO river basin flowed in a river gorge resulting to strong current uprooted trees and undermined and scoured river banks. The muddy water full of sediment and debris flowed downstream and washed out the islets of Isla de Oro and Isla Verde which are located on sandbars (accumulation of sediment through the years every time flooding occurs within the area. The development along the river banks also constricted the flow of flood water to the river mouth. The combined effects of heavy rains that occurred in the upstream parts of the CDO river basin in the evening of 16 Dec until early morning of 17 December, the occurrence of high tide which restricted the flow of flood waters, the steep topography of the catchment, and the debris into the river exacerbated the impact of flash flood that contributed to the disaster.

3. Emergency Incidents Monitored (Details on Tab B)

At the height of TS Sendong’s fury, 15 emergency incidents occurred in

14provinces of Regions V, VI, VII, IX, X, and XI: nine (9) flooding/flashfloods, two (2) landslides and four (4) sea mishaps. Based on the report of the Philippine Coast Guard, a total of 8,155 persons were stranded and 126 trucks, 6 Cars, 43 rolling cargoes, 136 vessels and 15 motor bancas were likewise stranded in 16 ports of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

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B. OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT

Tropical Storm Sendong was the most destructive tropical cyclones for 2011 in terms of dead casualties which reached up to 1,268 while Typhoon Pedring was the most destructive in terms of damage to properties which was estimated at PhP15.553B and affected population was 667,602 families. TS Sendong left in its wake the following impact:

1. Areas and Population Affected (Details on Tab C)

A total of 131,618 families/698,882 persons were affected in 866 barangays of 60 municipalities and 9 cities in the 13 provinces of Regions VI, VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA, and ARMM. Region X suffered most particularly Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental and Iligan City in Lanao del Norte. Breakdown is as follows:

Provinces No of Brgys Families Persons Misamis Oriental 124 47,657 285,628 Cagayan de Oro City 41 38,071 228,576 9 other Municipalities 83 9,586 57,052 Lanao del Norte Iligan City 30 20,249 90,285 Bukidnon 45 Valencia City 10 600 3,000 7 other Municipalities 35 1,808 9,406

2. Casualties (Details on Tab D)

A total of 1,268 persons were reported dead in Regions V, VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA and ARMM With Region X having the highest number which is 1,206 (674 in Cagayan de Oro City, 490 in Iligan City and 42 in Bukidnon) while Region VII comes next 38 in Negros Oriental. Other regions have minimal number of deaths. A total of 6,071 persons were reported injured, 181 missing and 441 survivors.

a) Breakdown of the Dead Victims Per Region

Regions No of Deaths No of Deaths Per Province Region V 2 Camarines Sur Region VII 39 Negros Oriental (38) and Cebu (1) Region IX 11 Zamboanga del Norte Region X 1,206 Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental

(674); Iligan City, Lanao del Norte (490); and Bukidnon (42)

Region XI 5 Monkayo, Compostela Valley CARAGA 1 Tagbiba, Surigao del Sur ARMM 4 Kapai, Lanao del Sur

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b) National Bureau of Investigation-DVI’ s Accomplishment

NBI-DVI’s Operation is at its 3rd Ante-Mortem Phase and continuous

monitoring and assessment of all evacuees including those already relocated temporarily and implemented the protocol for management of the dead and missing

Iligan City - processed 142 bodies with 332 Anti Mortem data and 426 DNA Sampling done and buried 128 unidentified bodies Cagayan de Oro City - processed and buried 200 unidentified bodies

3. Damaged Houses (Details on Tab E)

A total of 51,144 houses were damaged in Regions VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA and ARMM: 13,585 totally and 37,559 Partially . Region X has the highest number which is 39,888 (11,780 totally and 28,108 partially). Breakdown is as follows: Provinces /Cities Totally Partially Total Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro 7,317 12,635 19,952 3 municipalities 152 424 576 Bukidnon (15 mun, 1 city) 342 112 454 Lanao del Norte Iligan City 3,945 14,874 18,819 Misamis Occidental (3 mun) 24 63 87

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4. Cost of Damages (Details on Tab F)

The estimated cost of damages to properties in Regions IV-B, V, X and CARAGA amounted to PhP2,068,365,789.00 broken down as follows: Infrastructure - PhP1,366,345,647.00 Agriculture – PhP 309,101,330.00 Private Properties – PhP 392,918,812.00 Region X PhP1,845,770,774.50 Infrastructure PhP1,361,395,647.00 Roads and Bridges 1,214,728,047.00 School buildings 117,223,600.00 Health facilities 28,700,000.00 Lifelines 744,000.00 Agriculture PhP304,657,730.50 Crops 261,679,392.50 Livestock 1 7,154,585.00 Vegetables 2,630,930.00 Fisheries 23,192,823.00 Private Properties PhP392,833,812.00 Regions IV -B 5,353,125.00 Region V 385,015.00 Region IX 9,478,600.00 CARAGA 16,987,400.00

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5. Damaged Roads, Bridges River Controls, Dam, Seawall

Regions Infrastructure Description of Damage Regions IV -B Southern Mindoro Quinabigan seawall Collapsed Region X Bukidnon 6 roads sections and

3 bridges drainage and slope protection- washed out/damaged

Cagayan de Oro I and II

5 road sections Cagayan de Oro River

roadway covered by major landslides, silted, road slip, damaged drainage) revetment and sea wall (washed –out)

Lanao d el Norte Road shoulders in 9 Hinterland barangays of Iligan City

Debris and mudflows deposited along the carriage way

Mandulog Bridge totally collapsed with the span of 86.5 meters in length

Region XI Compostela Valley 4 roads sections covered by mudslides Region VII Negros Oriental 3 bridges Tanjay,

Balayong and Pinanlayaan

approach A and B embankment washed out

6 river controls collapsed/damaged approach); Candauay Dam damaged

6. Status of Lifelines (Cagayan de Oro an d Iligan cities )

Facilities Cagayan de Oro Iligan Electric power 98% restored 75% restored Water 98% in the west pumping

stations and 95% in east pumping stations are functional

98% functional 10 % of pumping stations is restored

Water supply in Brgys Kauswagan, Bayabas and Bonbon, most parts of

Nazareth, some parts of Macasandig, Biasong, Tibasak and Camaman all in Cagayan de Oro City are restored

II. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE MANAGEME NT A. National and Regional Preparedness (Details on Tab G) As early as December 13, 2011, three (3) days prior to the entry of TS Sendong

in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), NDRRMC OPCEN was already activated and raised to “Blue Alert Status. The “Duty Alert” System was immediately implemented involving the NDRRMC OpCen staff (Teams A and B who rendered duty round the clock on a rotation basis. On December 14 the center was ugraded into an emergency operations center under “Red Alert Status” wherein NDRRMC member agencies rendered duty at OPCEN on rotation basis to establish close coordination among member agencies in terms

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of preparing for TS Sendong’s expected landfall in the mainland. .Agencies preparedness measures were the following:

1. PAGASA issued the first advisory of TS Sendong on the 14th of Dec and

continuously provided NDRRMC OpCen with 15 Severe Weather Bulletins on Tropical Storm “SENDONG”; General Flood Advisories and Gale Warnings; detailed its personnel round the clock at the NDRRMC OpCen for prompt coordination with their bureau especially with the Weather Forecasting Section, Weather Division; continuously tracked the development and movement of TS Sendong prior to and upon its entry in the PAR as well as its landfall; and conducted series of press conferences.

2. NDRRMC OPCEN –subsequently issued NDRRMC Advisories to areas likely to be hit by TS Sendong through SMS and facsimile for further dissemination to their respective local DRRMCs from the provincial down to the Barangay levels and uploaded same advisories at the NDRRMC Website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts for the general public.

3. NDRRMC Executive Director issued directive to the RDRRMCs concerned through the OCD Regional Centers to undertake precautionary measures in their respective AORs and subsequent issuance of advisories to the local DRRMCs to initiate pre-emptive evacuation of population in low-lying and mountainous areas if situation warrants.

4. All agencies such as DSWD, DOH, Dep ED, AFP, DILG (PNP and BFP), PCG, DPWH and NGCP had provided directions to the Heads of their respective local Offices in the regions to undertake preparedness initiatives such as activation of respective OPCENs, alerting of emergency responders, prepositioning of resources (relief supplies, equipment and manpower) and conduct of pre-emptive evacuation of residents at the low lying and flood/landslide prone areas through issuance of Memoranda/directives.

5. RDRRMCs/OCDRCs and local agencies concerned replicated the same actions at the local level in compliance with the directions provided by their national offices.

B. RESPONSE

NDRRMC spearheaded by the Executive Officer, NDRRMC, and the RDRRMCs concerned spearheaded by the OCD Regional Directors conducted various emergency/coordination meetings for the issuance of directives to the member agencies in the execution of appropriate responses as well as discussion of issues and concerns on the consequences of the prevailing disaster.

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1. USEC RAMOS immediately proceeded to OCD/RDRRMC X and spearheaded the conduct of ocular inspection in the affected areas, assessment of immediate needs, mobilization of resources (equipment and personnel), conduct of survey and monitoring, continuous provisions of the basic needs to the affected and displaced population.

2. RDRRMC and Local DRRMCs Chairpersons likewise orchestrated their

disaster operations in their respective areas of responsibility. LGUs in coordination with the local AFP, PNP, PCG delivered other basic services such as transport of relief goods by land, air and water and distribution to the disaster-stricken regions.

3. Chronology of Response Actions by NDRRMC and RDR RMC X

NDRRMC and RDRRMC X conducted series of coordination meetings to

address needs and requirements and various issues and concerns.

a) On December 17, 2011 , the NDRRMC was immediately convened at NDRRMC Conference Room, Quezon City presided over by the SND and Chairperson, NDRRMC attended by His Excellency, President of the Republic of the Philippines and Secretaries of NDRRMC member agencies wherein the President issued directives to the NDRRMC member agencies such as: i) long-term mitigation measures to address siltation of rivers, mining and deforestation; a- ii) identification of high risk areas for human settlements and development and relocation of the victims into safe habitation; iii) Issuance of warning advisories 3 days in advance to mitigate impact of incoming typhoons or natural calamities; iv) transfer of military and civilian assets before the 3-day warning whenever a typhoon affects the communities at risk; v) review of disaster management protocols to include maintenance and transportation costs of these assets (air, land, and maritime); and 6) formulation of a Crisis Manual for natural disasters.

b) In compliance with the Presidential directives, series of NDRRMC meetings were conducted to review the existing standard operating

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procedures (SOPs) on NDRRMC SMS Early Warning and Alert Systems and to formulate a Crisis Manual for natural disasters. On the review of the existing SOPs, minor revisions were made in the SOPS of the existing Manual of Operations regarding issuance of warning advisories and prepositioning of military assets and disaster action plan. On the formulation of a Crisis Manual for natural disasters, NDRRMC drafted a working outline and rolled out this draft to the 17 RDRRMCs through issuance of Memorandum to all Executive Directors, RDRRMCs/Regional Directors, OCD to flesh out according to local setting application and its regional disaster risks configuration and inventory of existing assets and resources. Draft Manual is expected to be finalized when all inputs are available.

c) The President issued Proclamation No. 303 dated December 20,

2011, declaring a State of National Calamity in Regions VII, IX, X, XI, and CARAGA and the NDRRMC formally accepted the offer of assistance from the International humanitarian community to the Philippine Government through the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordination in the Philippines for the victims of Tropical Storm “Sendong”.in view of the heavy devastations in Region X. (Proclamation and Letter of Acceptance on Tab H)

d) The national declaration and the acceptance of the Philippine

government to the offer of assistance from the international community triggered the influx of donations from the international government organizations, foreign countries and UN systems through the UNOCHA.

. e) On 21 December 2011, the President visited RDRRMC X to actually

see the situation in the area and condition of the victims particularly in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.

f) On 22 December 2011 , the NDRRMC was convened for the planning

and re-implementation of “One-Stop-Shop” (OSS) in anticipation of more international assistance, after which issued the NDRRMC Memorandum No 13 s. 2011 entitled “TS Sendong One Stop Shop Facility for the Acceptance and Processing of Forei gn Donations” dated 23 December 201,. (Copy on Tab I) This OSS mechanism was adopted as a transitory guideline to respond to the influx of foreign donations within the golden hour of humanitarian assistance and relief operations and facilitate easy acceptance and processing of foreign donations as well as expedite the relief, recovery and rehabilitation efforts in CDO and Iligan cities.

The OSS is headed by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as the primary consignee and Cagayan de Oro is the point of entry. The OSS is constituted by the following agencies BOC, DSWD, OCD, DOH, Dep ED, DPWH and BOO-DA. The DFA is responsible for conveying the humanitarian and relief needs identified by the line agencies of the

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Philippine Government to the international community. The NDRRMC serves as the information hub for all transactions between and among donors, consignee, and recipients of foreign and local donations. All communications are addressed to the Executive Director of the NDRRMC through the Chief of the NDRRMC Operations Center.

g) On 23 December 2011, another Inter-agency cluster meeting was

conducted at DSWD X in Cagayan de Oro City, attended by government cluster leads and members, UN agencies and international organizations, Thirty (30) organizations were also present in the said meeting.

h) On December 24, 2011 , NDRRMC met with UN-OCHA Philippines and discussed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Humanitarian Mission to the Philippines which sent a Needs Assessment Team to the ravaged areas in Northern Mindanao from Dec 25-29. Since the OIC does not form part of HCT Team and UN system, and with the passage of RA 10121, there appeared a need to review the guidelines and policies on humanitarian assistance.

i) On 27 December 2011 , another meeting of the national cluster

leaders and NDRRMC Vice-Chairpersons for Response and Rehabilitation was conducted which discussed the following highlights:

Relief Assistance – acceptance of donations from the International Community and the declaration of a State of National Calamity triggered an overwhelming support from the national and international community as seen in the huge amount of food and non-food items entering the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro. Additional Fund Approved by the President amounting to PhP1.1Billion. DBM released PhP200 Million to DPWH for the immediate rehabilitation of Mandulong Bridges 1 and 2 to hasten the delivery of relief services. Strategic Action Plan (SAP) of NEDA consisting of individual plans for rehabilitation of affected regions including damage assessment, list of projects and funding requirements which is in its final preparation.

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Classroom Tents - DepEd assured that there are more than enough classrooms/tents that may be used by graduating students to finish the school year. NFA Stock Inventory –NFA has enough stockpile of rice in the affected areas. Improvement of the Early Warning System (EWS) -DILG tested its improved EWS with the help of local/Brgy Executives through implementation of pre-emptive evacuation of residents living within hazard prone areas. Revision of Cluster Approach Response Mechanism to include the involvement of DENR-MGB in the livelihood cluster through certification of safe relocation sites and NEDA under Early Recovery in its SAP for development. Construction of Evacuation Centers from the 20% of the LGU’s IRA- DILG and DBM to undertake a joint memo allowing the use of 20% of IRA for use in the construction of evacuation centers particularly in areas frequented by disasters.

j) NDRRMC issued Memorandum No, 17 dated January 3,2012 creating a Scientific Research and Risk Assessment Committee with DOST Secretary/Vice Chair for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation as the Chairperson and DPWH, DILG, DOJ, DOH, MGB and NAMRIA DENR, PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, OCD DND, MMDA Flood Control Group, CDRRMC Cagayan de Oro, PDRRMC Misamis Oriental, PDRRMC Lanao del Norte, MinDA, Manila Observatory, Members of Academe and NGOs as members. The committee will conduct a scientific research cum risk assessment on the possible causes of the flashfloods in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City. Draft Executive Summary of the findings and recommendations of the Committee was presented during the NDRRMC Council Meeting at Camp Aguinaldo on Feb 6, 2012 for comment. (Copy on Tab J)

4. Search and Rescue, Retrieval and Evacuat ion Operations With the concerted efforts of various emergency responders from the

AFP, PNP, BFP, PCG, concerned LGUs, volunteers from the NGOs, Shipping Companies, local DRRMCss and LGUs concerned, search and rescue, retrieval and evacuation operations were effected through deployment of their respective rescue teams, SAR assets, and equipment.

A significant number of internally displaced persons were evacuated and moved to schools, Brgy Centers / Brgy Halls, houses and other structures designated as evacuation centers and some displaced population stayed with their relatives and friends.

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A total 6,574 families /38,985 persons were evacuated through the combined efforts of AFP, PNP. BFP, LGUs concerned and volunteers from NGOs:

a) PCG (MC5-3004 and SARV 3504) conducted SAR operations and

rescued 368 persons and recovered 34 cadavers in Cagayan de Oro City.

b) PNP rescued 1,352 persons, recovered 40 dead bodies and evacuated 332 persons

c) AFP –155 cadavers retrieved/recovered out of 50 SAR operations conducted

d) Shipping Lines - MV Super Ferry, MTug Maria Stella I and Mt Taguloan rescued 121 persons and recovered 4 cadavers

4. Clearing Operations

BFP- PNP initiated water rationing in various evacuation centers and assisted in the clearing of debris along the thoroughfares while the DPWH and AFP Engineering Brigade conducted clearing operations at the landslide and flood-stricken areas and along roads and highways blocked with uprooted trees, falling debris and toppled electric posts.

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5. Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment

DA, DepEd, DOH, DPWH, NGCP and LGUs conducted immediate assessment of the extent of damages on agricultural production, school buildings, health facilities, roads, bridges, flood control projects and other structures. Each agency assessed extent of damages of their facilities though their local counterparts in the affected regions:

a) On Dec 19, 2011, OCDRC X together with UN agencies and International Organizations Team conducted a joint humanitarian rapid needs assessment in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities. Result of the Needs Assessment of Joint RDRRMC-UN Team (Details on Tab L )

b) Based on the Joint assessment conducted by NDRRMC members and UN OCHA, the following areas are identified as “No Build Zone” :: Sitio Calcala, Isla Delta, Isla de Oro, Isla Baksan, Isla Bugnao, Tambo, Macasandig; and Isla Punatod

c) The CFSI deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) and actively

participated in the joint assessment conducted by UNHCT-NDRRMC team.

d) A Team led by USEC Ramos with members from OCDRCs IX, XI, XII and

CARAGA proceeded to Iligan and CDO cities and conducted ocular inspection.

e) On 27 December 2011 RDRRMC 10 TWG, Response and Recovery Committee met in Cagayan de Oro City for the Damage and Loss Assessment (DALA). It was attended by concerned member agencies with OCDRD X Director and Civil Defense Executive Officer

6 .Ongoing Relief and Early Recovery Programs in Re gion X

Relief and early recovery operations has been effectively managed in Region X through the concerted efforts of the national and local agencies through their respective emergency responders. DSWD, as the lead agency of Camp Coordination and Management, Food and Non-Food Items and Early Recovery clusters, mobilized/deployed its Regional Quick Response Teams (QRTS) and SWAD teams assisted by the affected LGUs in the prepositioning of assorted relief supplies for augmentation and distribution to various DSWD Field Offices; conducted relief

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operations, early recovery, emergency shelter and livelihood programs; and continuously provided food and non-food items (NFIs) in various evacuation areas in coordination with the LGUs concerned and other NGOs.

DSWD-NROC transported relief assistance worth PhP54,919,624.62 to DSWD- FO X: thru AFP Aircraft / Philippine Navy boat / Fokker planes to wit:

a) PhP7,739,376.00 worth of food and non-food items as additional standby relief resource for the victims of TS “Sendong” thru DSWD –NROC

b) PhP47,180,248.62 worth of assorted relief commodities from the UNWFP, MAYNILAD, DOH, PNRC, JICA, Rotary InternationalL, PCOO and various donors thru the DSWD

c) DSWD also received undetermined donations in kind (food and non-food items) from foreign and local donors

DSWD-CO released the following funds to the five (5) regions

Regions Amount Purpose X

28,070,400.00 Cash for work program for Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte

7,000,000.00 Additional standby funds for TS Sendong

XI

500,000.00 For augmentation to DSWD-FO X

XII

500,000.00 -do-

CARAGA

500,000.00 -do-

CARAGA, VII, IX, X, XI and XII

28,429,000.00 Intended for the 56,858 Noche Buena packs distributed to Typhoon Sendong victims on Dec 23, 2011)

So far the cumulative total number of population served in six (6) regions were 108,808 families/575,533 persons: 23,029 families/1 14,853 persons inside 143 evacuation centers and 84,242 families/453,558 persons outside evacuation centers. Breakdown of Population Served in Region X

Provinces Mun and Cities Families Persons Misamis Oriental Cagayan de Oro City 38,071 228,576 9 municipalities 9,596 57,052 Lanao del Norte Iligan City 20,249 90,285 Bukidnon 7 mun and 1 city 2,408 12,406 Total 70.314 388,319

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a) Overall Cost of Assistance (Details on Tab M)

A total of PhP182,738,153.72 worth of relief assistance from the combined resources of NDRRMC, DSWD, DOH, NGOs and Local Government Units (LGUs), donations (international and local) and INGOs was provided to the victims of Regions VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA and ARMM, broken down as follows:

Sources Kind of A ssistance Estimated Cost

NDRRMC Financial assistance for casualties 4,480,000.00 DSWD Food and Non-food Items 75,313,689.08 DOH Drugs, medicines, cadaver bags, WASH 61,902,623.14 LGUs Food and Non-Food Items 7,919,702.32 NGOs food and non food items 33,122,139.18

Assistance per Region

Regions Provinces Covered Cost of Assistance VII Negros Oriental 27,085,714.96 IX Zamboanga del Norte 446,342.00 X Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon & Lanao del Norte 151,465,047.76 XI Compostela Valley 224,000.00 CARAGA Surigao del Sur and Agusan del Sur 1,664,000.00 ARMM Lanao del Sur 1,853,049.00

b) Foreign/Local Donations Coursed thru Oth er Agencies/Organizations Various donations from UN systems, INGOs operating in the Philippine, local

non-government organizations, local DRRMCs, unaffected RDRRMCs and LGUs from other regions had provided assistance (monetary and in kind) through DSWD, DOH, LGUs and other INGO partners.

AUSAID provided assistance through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and

Community and Family Services International (CFSI) to wit: PhP12.70 million (AUD300,000) worth of non-food items (sleeping mats, mosquito nets, hygiene kits and cooking sets) distributed to 5,000 families in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City and Bukidnon; PhP31.70 million (AUD750,000 ) for temporary and transitional shelters and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) through PRC; and PhP10.60 million (AUD 250,000 ) for psycho-social support to survivors through CFSI.

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c) Donations through NDRRMC Account (Details on Tab N).

As of 1 February, 2012, the NDRRMC received monetary assistance worth PhP68,237,161.83 from international and local donors through the NDRRMC Account. Of the total received, PhP4,480,000.00 were already disbursed as payments of the dead and injured victims in CDO and Iligan cities to wit : Cagayan de Oro 335 dead ( PhP10,000 each) PhP3,350,000.00 48 injured (PhP5,000 each) 240,000.00 Iligan City 50 dead 500,000.00 Negros Oriental 39 dead 390,000.00

II. EARLY RECOVERY PROGRAM in CAGAYAN DE ORO AND ILIGAN CITIES

Early Recovery program led by OCD and NEDA and co-led by UNDP, continues to carry out its ongoing intervention focus on debris clearing and clean-up in 86 affected municipalities. This is being achieved through cash- and food-for-work programmes meant to provide some 86,000 families with opportunities to rebuild their livelihoods and to ensure their access to food. The Iligan City LGU has confirmed that about 50 per cent of the logs and debris in coastline areas have been retrieved and cleared. In support to the local government units (LGUs) of CDO and Iligan, UNDP continues to secure heavy equipment for debris-clearing and clean-up with DSWD and DPWH supporting these efforts. DSWD-initiated food-for-work activities in CDO and a total of 3,293 families have benefited with $153,000 already paid out. The cluster conducted ocular inspection at Bonbonon for the proposed sludge dumpsite; provided 5 portalets at Ubaldo Laya Gym; requested for filling materials @ CEO for Sta. Felomina and 13 chlorine residual kits. Problems Encountered: Inadequate water for drinking; manual pump water at Tent City in San Roque has not been tested yet; needs additional sludge dumpsite; incomplete WASH facilities at Ubaldo Laya Gym; insufficient number of chlorine residual kit; and muddy area at Sta. Felomina Brgy. Hall. Recommendations: installation of flexible tank (bladder type) to defray inadequacy of drinking water at Ten City in San Roque, Bonbonon which shall be prepared as sludge dumpsite and for HRC to put up a semi- permanent CR for Ubaldo Laya Gym. Gaps & Constraints: Significant volume of debris continues to be scattered along farm lands and road sides of rural or suburban communities. Making funds available to support cash-for-work schemes is paramount to enable livelihood restoration. Areas declared as “No Build Zones” in Cagayan de Or o: Sitio Calacala, Macasandig; Sitio Tambo, Macasand; Isla de Oro, Brgy. 13; Isla Delta, Brgy Consolacion; Isla Copa, Brgy Consolacion; Isla Bugnaw, Brgy Consolacion; and Isla Baksan, Brgy Consolacion.

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III. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HUMANITARIAN AID PER CLUST ER RDRRMC/OCDRC X conducted series of regular inter-cluster coordination meetings to include the meetings between the UN Humanitarian Country Team and the government cluster leads. Said meetings were attended by RDRRMC TWG and the Council in banc, the secretaries of DSWD, DepEd and DILG with their undersecretaries, assistant secretaries and agency Officials to better address the concerns in each of the major clusters such as Food and NFIs ; Camp Coordination Management ; Emergency Shelter and Protection ; Permanent Shelter and Livelihood ; WASH, Health, Nutrition and Psychosocial Services ; Education ; and Logistics. A. FOOD AND AND NON-FOOD ITEMS (Details on Tab O) The Food Security cluster co-led by WFP is progressively shifting the focus of its interventions from EC-based families to the displaced outside of ECs and their host families, particularly those in remote and inaccessible areas, some of which can be only accessed by air. In addition to supporting debris-clearing and construction of shelter through food for-work schemes, the cluster will also support emergency school feeding programmes targeting 40,000 children and promoting the return of children to schools. DSWD X provided assorted food and nonfood items worth PHP170,400.00 such as: 40 bags of rice, 40 cases of sardines, 20 big kettles, 10 big “kawa”, 10 pieces “sandok”, and 241 family packs as initial augmentation to the LGU of CDO City. DSWD XII provided relief items such as 2,000 family food packs; 10,000 pieces bottled water; 1,500 packs used clothing; 2,000 pieces plastic mats; 2,000 pieces mosquito nets; 1,629 pieces used bed sheets; 1,579 pieces hand towels; and 600 pieces used bath towels to Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City.

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Spanish Agency for International Development Cooper ation (AECID) provided assistance worth PHP5,460,976.14 in the form of assorted relief goods thru DSWD X. UNHCR provided 1,830 pieces plastic sheets, 59 pieces rolls, 3,298 pieces blankets, 1,561 pieces kitchen sets and 251 pieces shovels to almost 35,000 people in remote areas in Iligan, Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur; contributed 2,400 shovels and garden hoes to WFP's cash for work programme covering 6,000 beneficiaries in Marawi City, Iligan and CDO; and almost 70,000 people in storm and conflict affected communities in remote villages. PRC provided assistance in the form of food and non-food items to wit: Cagayan de Oro City - hot meals to 3,867 families, food packs to 9,454 families, sleeping materials to 5,018 families, jerry cans to 6,647 families, and kitchen sets to 1,497 families. Iligan City - hot meals to 3,445 families, food packs to 9,419 families, sleeping materials to 4,569 families, jerry cans to 3,778 families and kitchen sets to 1,202 families. B. CAMP COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT (Details on Tab P) Typhoon “Sendong” Response Coordination Center is installed at the 2nd floor of DSWD 10. Sec. Dinky Soliman directed 11 staff to augment the FO 10 staff in the relief operations: Central Office Standard Bureau (3), NCR (6), and Region IV-B (2).. Other eight (8) support staff augmentation at DSWD FO X are six (6) volunteers for repacking of goods and 2 volunteers for the encoding and data banking. Data gatherers and encoders have been deployed to support DSWD X in the profiling of the displaced population both inside and outside of ECs. According to the 2nd Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) released by IOM, some 22,318 people remain in 49 ECs and transitory relocation sites (TRS). The document also outlines the conditions and needs within those camps. IOM’s global CCM cluster coordinator arrived in CDO to support cluster’s activities.

1. Gaps & Constraints: The DTM showed the need for decongestion of 10 sites, restoration of electricity supply in another seven and identification of camp managers for three sites. The process of identification and selection of families to be transferred to the Lumbia transitory relocation site requires further coordination and support.

2. Needs: The Camp Coordination and Management (CCM) and NFI cluster, co-chaired by IOM, aims to provide emergency shelter repair kits and other NFIs to the displaced families. It also supports the 46 existing ECs in both CDO and Iligan. The cluster identified the following priority needs:

(a) Collection of disaggregated data for all groups of the displaced, with

particular attention to determining the number of displaced in host families and in rented accommodations;

(b) Identification of transit sites to facilitate decongestion of ECs set up in school grounds;

(c) Upgrading of EC facilities to fully meet the needs of the displaced leading to enhance conditions and privacy in ECs; and

(d) Improving information-gathering and dissemination among partners.

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3. Cumulative Total Population Served

As of 16 January 2012, the DSWD reported that the overall population served both outside and inside 124 evacuation centers (ECs) were 81,910 families/441,022 persons: 6,574 families/30,985 persons inside and 7 5,336 families/410.037 persons outside ECs In Region X alone, 50,940 families/284,855 persons were served: 21,288 families/105,490 persons inside 46 ECs and 49,601 families/285,083 persons outside evacuation centers, broken down as follows: Provinces Families Persons Lanao del Nor te (Iligan) 20,606 91,922 Misamis Oriental (CDO) 40,053 287,127 Bukidnon 2,230 11,534

The estimated cost of assistance provided to the affected population in Region X amounted to PhP83,672,460.88 from the combined resources of DSWD (PhP54,963,908.25;LGUs (PhP2,501,705.55); & NGOs/G Os (PhP26,206,847.34). This relief assistance included the augmentation coming from DSWD FOs XI, XII and CARAGA.

To date, only 47 ECs remained open and continuously providing temporary shelter to 4,863 families or 21,448 persons . Meanwhile, the other 46,150 families or 262,790 persons who opted to stay with their friends and relatives‘ houses are still being provided with relief assistance.

Fifteen (15) ECs are already closed (12 in CDO and 3 in Iligan) while 22 ECs are still being utilized (11 in CDO and 11 in Iligan City). C. EMERGENCY SHELTER AND PROTECTION (Details on Tab Q) Common beneficiary prioritization and selection process is being discussed in the Strategic Advisory Group. Additional 200 tents are being set up in Calaanan I and II TRS. There are concerns regarding the congestion and safety in the existing ‘tent City’ in Calaanan, as standards have not been adhered to at the time of establishment of the site. Construction of bunkhouses in Lumbia is on-going, with 70 families relocated last 25 January.

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Needs: The Shelter cluster, co-led by IFRC, targets 38,556 families whose houses were destroyed or damaged. The cluster will also ensure that shelters provided meet the agreed standards. Transitional shelter needs are expected to increase as delays in constructions of permanent shelters are expected. Assessments : Data collection for shelter-specific assessment is on-going. Some 120 focus groups and over 3,500 households (out of targeted 6,000), along with 29 ECs have now been surveyed in CDO and Iligan. Data collection is set to continue.

Gaps & Constraints : Land availability and tenure security remain the key challenges for the shelter sector. There is a need to clarify and standardise shelter-support packages that will be made available to those returning to their areas of origin. Shelter and camp site standards need to be adhered to in order to avoid congestion and increase safety of the displaced. Major challenges of Emergency Shelter and Protection, cluster is its plan of action on shelter solutions and decongestion of evacuation centers. DSWD CO released PhP473,270,400 in Region X for the 6,360 core shelter assistance beneficiaries and cash for work program for Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte and PhP 92,360,000.00 in Region VII for the 1,061 core shelter assistance beneficiaries worth PhP74,270,100.00 and 3,1618 ESA recipients worth PhP18,090,000.00.

1. Temporary /Transition Shelter Sites Iligan City - Tent City, Tambo Terminal (123 tents from shelter boxes with 102 families); City Central Elementary School (8 tents with 8 families); Tambacan Elementary School (32 tents (duplex types) with 84 families); Brgy San Roque/Bonbonon (18 tents with 41 families) and Sta Elena and San Florentina (Other proposed relocation sites for the estimated 30,600 families). Cagayan de Oro City - Calanaan Transition Shelter (393 families/2,049 persons), Calala (88 families were transfered to Lumbia temporary relocation site on Jan 18, 2012); Indahag (109 families stayed in transition shelter); Km.5 Elementary School transitional shelters (tents) (62 families are staying); Agusan Elementary School transition sheter (61 families). Philippine Red Cross put up 1,000 tents in Calaanan Tent City, Cagayan de Oro City

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Guidelines on technical shelter standards and parameters have been drafted. The cluster is finalising: (1) guidelines on temporary tent sites (in collaboration with CCCM and WASH clusters), (2) technical support and outreach material related to tent-upgrading, strengthening and upgrading of temporary shelters and shelter repairs, and (3) document on shelter-construction material standards. A list of construction materials likely to become in high demand as the construction of relocation sites continues and materials that has been identified are Coco lumber, hollow concrete block, plywood, CGI sheeting, cement and sand might be in short supply to meet the increasing demand.

2. Permanent Shelter and Livelihood

A technical working group on Housing, Land and Property was established, a joint initiative between the Shelter and Protection clusters. The first meeting was on 26 January. Calaanan Nine (9) hectares permanent site is being developed and the plan is being prepared by National Housing Authority DSWD will put up 120 donated tents in Calaanan Covered Court.; Lumbia - Xavier University is currently drafting the master plan for the 5-hectare permanent relocation site for about 500 families; Indahag - Nine (9) hectare permanent relocation site is identified for inspection of MGB.; Balulang - 3.5 hectares is identified as the proposed permanent relocation site which is being negotiated by Brgy Captain for 350 families; Villanueva, Misamis Oriental - NHA identified 50 hectares as permanent relocation site by NHA; Camaman-an – 4.7 hectares was purchased by the Archdiocese for 400 families.; and Taguanao – 8 hectares was identified by NHA and Congressman Rufus Rodriguez for 800 families. This relocation site shall be allocated to the formal sector, victims of Sendong which includes the teachers, policemen and other government employees who were affected by TS Sendong. DSWD X mobilized 1,698 IDPs from the evacuation centers for cash for work to maintain cleanliness in evacuation centers and developed the permanent shelter site with Habitat for Humanity and the City Engineers Office.

3. Protection UNHCR, DSWD and local NGOs , distributed protection items to 13,602 families /68,563 persons in storm and conflict affected remote areas; delivered 9,080 pieces blankets, 4,094 pieces plastic sheets, 109 pieces plastic rolls, 3,033 pieces kitchen sets, 2,331 pieces jerry cans, 3,138 pieces hygiene kits, 1,355 pieces garbs, 1,332 pieces synthetic mats, 2,183 pieces shovels, 1,718 pieces garden hose, 694 pieces ropes, and pieces 734 pails.. UNICEF together with SGBV , spearheaded the distribution of advocacy materials (SAY NO, RUN and TELL) for the prevention of abuse in ECs particularly with young girls and women. D. HEALTH, WASH, NUTRITION AND PSYCHOSOCIAL (Details on Tab R)

DOH-HEMS, as the lead agency of Health, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Psychosocial clusters augmented and released assorted drugs,

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medicines, medical supplies and cadaver bags; conducted rapid health assessment in CDO and Iligan cities; assessed WASH needs; and conducted psychosocial intervention in all evacuation centers.

1. Health

a) Summary of Logistical Support Mobilized to CHD X as of 12 Jan 2012

Sources Total Amount

DOH Central Office PhP 9,972,235.61 CHDs 1,942,276.23 Hospitals 706,586.00 Donations 46,402,177.96 Grand Total 59,023,275.80

Breakdown of the amount by percentage: Wash Needs and Kits (47 %); Health Kits (2%); Medical Equipment (5%), medical and Labo ratory supplies (1%); drugs and medicines (26%); cash (10%); Admin cost ( 6%); others (1%); Nutrition needs (1%) and cadaver bags (1%).

b) Immunization

Health cluster continuously conducted immunization to 10,315 persons in 58 evacuation centers to wit:

Cities Evac Ctrs Tetanus Toxoid Oral Polio Vaccine

MV/OPV Total

CDO City 45 2,936 961 1,760 5,657 Iligan City 13 2,402 217 2,039 4,658

c) Human Resources Deployed in Region X

Type of Team Number of

Teams

Number of Team Members

Number of

Patients Seen

Number of

Patients Referred

Number Of Sites Visited/Assessed

Medical Teams

Evac Centers

121 842 5,827 36 131

Hospitals 7 129 561 0 7 Technical Teams

219 820 4,417 7 292

DOH –HEMS coordinated with DOH Central Warehouse for the mobilization of logistics, with Cluster partners (WASH, Health and MHPSS), and all RHEMS Coordinators concerned in the affected regions; prepositioned medicines worth PHP50,000.00 per province (all 6 provinces in Region X); coordinated with the PDRRMC, Philippine Red Cross, Rescue 118, and other responders; and established the Surveillance in Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED) in all evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro City. CHD X conducts daily tri-cluster meeting (Health, WASH, and Nutrition) every 4:00 PM in the Regional Office of CHD Northern Mindanao in CDO City; regular coordination meetings with the health sector and cluster partners for health (including mental health and psychosocial support, reproductive health, nutrition

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and WASH activities; and continuous coordination with LGUs to strengthen the cooperations with partner agencies. All ECs have regular coverage of City Health Office (CHO) teams composed of doctors and nurses. 1) West City Central School conducts medical consultations every MWF afternoons; 2) Macasandig Covered Court with German doctors every Wednesday afternoons; 3) Tibasak Covered Court every Wednesday mornings courtesy of German doctors; 4) Upper/ Lower Balulang serviced by City Health personnel; and 5) Mobile Leptospirosis Prophylaxis Teams from the CHO are conducting house-to-house DOTS for Leptospirosis prohylaxis. The AFP, thru the Surgeon General’s Office and Chief, Dental Service, partnered with the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), held the “DOC SANTA” Project on 27 December 2011, served 1,562 beneficiaries in Cagayan de Oro and 1,700 in Iligan cities. CHD X conducted rapid health assessment and immunizations in CDO and Iligan cities to wit: CDO City (36 evacuation centers) – 6,202 persons with tetanus toxoid; 589 with oral polio vaccine; 1,170 with measles vaccine (mv)/ Amv; and 505 for vitamin A supplementation and Iligan City (13 ECs) 2,402 with tetanus toxoid; 217 with OVP; and 2,039 with MV/AMV and 1,178 Vitamin A supplementation; activated Surveillance in Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED) in all evacuation centers; implemented protocol for the management of the dead and missing in coordination with NBI; and continuously ensure mental and psychosocial wellness, reproductive health, nutrition, as well as water sanitation and hygiene (WASH). DOH-NM continuously monitors the health needs and health threats of the evacuation sites in coordination with other LGUs and NGOs; conducted psychosocial training to CHD personnel; conducted free medical consultation, provided medicines; imparted health education; and provided full health services to the evacuees in terms of the immunization of the infants; provided free consultation and immunization in Bulua Covered court; provided constant health education in proper hygiene, sanitation and nutrition at Mandumol covered court/Macasandig covered court; Mt. Carmel Tent City; and provided posters on “No Smoking” at the evacuation center. CHDs of Metro Manila, IV-B, V, VIII, IX, XI, CARA GA and Central Visayas and PHOs Davao, Zamboanga and Iloilo augmented drugs, medicines, supplies and psychosocial services. RDRRMC/OCD X in coordination with PHAP Cares, conducted vaccination drive for survivors at Calaanan Evacuation Center. A total of 816 recipient IDPs in Sitio Calaanan Tent City, Brgy.Canitoan were given Pneumococcal Vaccine during the vaccination drive conducted by PHAP Cares in cooperation with OCD-X.

d) Disease Surveilance

In CDO City, on-going chart review to all hospital admissions,Immunization, and DOTS for Leptospirosis and consultations is being done regularly by the medical

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teams. Phil Health asked for confirmatory test results from hospitals who catered leptospirosis victims but UP- NIH who camped in Iligan Medical Center Hospital was not able to produce the results of the serum sent to them. Recommendations: Regional Epidemiologist ordered to collect all saved serum then be transported to CHD to be freighted in RITM for test confirmation for Leptospirosis. DOH-Iligan City conducted consultation to evacuation centers and hospitals.

TOP FIVE LEADING CAUSES OF CONSULTATION IN EVACUATI ON CENTERS

Causes No. of Cases

0-5 yrs >5 yrs Total

1. Acute Respiratory Infection 37 73 110

2. Fever 14 26 40

3. Acute Watery Diarrhea 14 15 29

4. Open Wound & bruises 2 14 16

5. High Blood Pressure 0 10 10

Top 5 Consultations in Evacuation Centers and Hospitals in Iligan City

Consultation <5yrs >5yrs Total Deaths

ARI 37 73 110

FEV 14 26 40 AWD 14 15 29 WBS 2 14 16 HBP 0 10 10

e) Leptospirosis Management Northern Mindanao Medical Center reported that as of 15 January, 377 cases of leptospirosis were recorded and admitted at the hospitals in Region X: 258 in Cagayan de Oro City (8 died) and 119 in Iligan City (16 died). As of 9 January, a total of 5,776 individuals have received leptospirosis prophylaxis (DOXYCYCLINE 100mg/tab/cap) in Region X, through Direct Observed Treatment Scheme (DOTS). Health Cluster intensified its monitoring and massive leptospirosis prophylaxis using DOTS which is similar to tuberculosis management; provided leptocheck to sentinel hospitals; carried out Information campaign against leptospirosis by means of tarpaulins and leaflets displayed at ECs and other places in Iligan City; provided leptospirosis prophylaxis to different government agencies and private institutions that requested for vaccines; installed leptospirosis streamers and tarpaulins in Carmen (Sabanal); City Hall (Gate Entrance); Kiosko; Xavier College; City Central School; Provincial Capitol; CHD-NM (Front Gate); Macasandig Brgy Hall; Macasandig Elementary School; West City Central School; Overpass near West City Central School; Macanhan (DAR); Macanhan Centro; Centro Balulang; Balulang Health Center; Bridge near Paseo del Rio; Tibasak Covered Court; Bulua Covered Court; Tent City Calaanan; Canitoan Elementary School; Bulao

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Elementary School; Iponan Multi Purpose Hall; RER Church infront of Liceo de Cagayan University, Carmen; Ampitheater, Divisoria; Bgy 15 Burgos; and Capitol University (entrance), and Corales Extension.

WHO oriented Doctors and Medical Technologists from different hospitals and health centers in Cagayan de Oro City on Rapid Diagnostic Test Kit for leptospirosis. WASH Teams have been providing pamphlets regarding leptospirosis and diarrhea. 2. Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) WASH cluster members focus on improving water, sanitation and hygiene access for some 150,000 affected people,of which about 25,000 are those remaining in ECs and transit sites. WASH-related interventions, meant to prevent disease outbreaks are being scaled up to include affected municipalities. Agencies involved such as DOH, DOST, BFP, PRC, WATSAN, SWISS AID, SAVE THE CHILDREN, MAYNILAD, LWUA, UNICEF, MWPTP, HOLCIM, LGUs and Volunteers are continuously conducting the following activities: continuous distribution of water to evacuation centers, funeral parlors, hospitals and affected barangays; installation of water tanks, water purifiers, portable chlorinators and treatment plants in evacuation centers and other key areas; provision of Hyposol water disinfectant and chlorine solutions; construction of Pit latrines and installation of “portalets” in ECs; and continuous water analysis in all ECs to detect presence of harmful microorganisms. WASH interventions in both ECs, transitory sites and in affected municipalities are still on-going. Sanitation coverage rates have increased further in ECs and TSs to 82 per cent in CDO (up 10 per cent) and 72 per cent in Iligan (up to 28 per cent). Designated WASH focal points have been assigned in 16 sites (47 per cent) in CDO and 9 sites (64 per cent) in Iligan. The Iligan City Water Services (ICWS) have completed additional two wells providing bathing and washing water for two additional sites.

The needs identified through the WASH-specific assessment in 21 of the 24 most affected municipalities in CDO have been included in the overall WASH strategy. A two-day training session on leading hygiene promotion campaigns has been conducted for the 50 City Health Officers in Iligan.

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WATSAN has been serving 3,500 families daily and the estimated water distributed for the whole day is 50,000 liters (40,000 liters for evacuation centers and 10,000 for the walk in affected families within Ilaya Carmen area where the AECID filtration machine is located. A Team composed of 8 locally hired staff are conducting data collection for disaster risk vulnerable sectors: CHD X provided jerry cans and waterine, chloride solutions and water disinfectants to the LGUs at ECs; provided ten (10) 2,000 liters and six (6) 1,500 liters water tanks; constructed pit latrines in selected areas; provided chloride solutions and water disinfectants to the LGUs; set up filtration machine at Waling Waling, Ilaya fire hydrants, Carmen in Cagayan de Oro City; provided water tanks to four (4) major evacuation centers; coordinated with UNICEF for the provision of 200 “portalets” (100 each for Iligan and Cagayan de Oro); As of January 4, 2012, there were 174 existing latrines in 23 evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro City with 76 installed in 16 ECs out of the 100 identified needs. BFP X provided water to ECs, funeral parlors, hospitals and affected barangays; deployed 37 firetrucks and 330 personnel; and distributed 642 truckloads of water (2,858,760 liters) in the affected areas of Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City. Joint OCD-RDRRMC V/Albay dispatched 2 WASH Teams to the affected areas in Cagayan de Oro on 24 December 2011.and served the following: Iligan City (629 families/3,145 persons in UbaldoLaya Medical Station with 150 persons served for consultation and treatment); Cagayan de Oro City (1,105 families/7,546 persons at West City Central Medical Station with 80 persons served for medical treatment and consultation) Water Utilities Administration deployed 2 portable water treatment equipment at 10 gal/min capacity; 2 mobile treatment plant; a commercial boat; Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to help CDO Water District. LWUA Administrator Salvador Ner and Chairman Rene Villa conducted needs assessment to CDO; and stationed the Maynilad water treatment at Marcos bridge and new bridge in Kauswagan-Puntod Bridge HOLCIM Company installed Water Purifier with 30 gpm capacity stationed at Tomas-Saco-16th Sts. Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro under the supervision of MGB-DENR.

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Xavier University donated fifteen (15) Eco San toilets. Save the Children commenced with the hygiene promotion activities in the ECs and installed water tanks (bladder/ stainless) at the following ECs in Region X: City Central School (24); West City Central School (30 bladder/2 stainless); Macasandig covered court (4 tanks); Tibasak covered court (8 stainless tanks); KauswaganBrgy Hall (6 Bladder tanks); Bulao ES-Iponan (6 bladders); Old Church Iponan (3 bladders); Puntod Elementary (2 tanks); UCCP (6 bladder tanks); Upper Balulang (2 tanks); Macanhan Elementary School (2 tanks) and Consolacion covered court (18 bladders). DOH-NM installed 150 portalets given by the UNICEF: 124 are installed in Cagayan de Oro City, 50 portalets are still on the process of being installed in Iligan City; Camp Manager to certify the services provided by the contractor on the daily basis. Sanitary DOH-CHDNM procured 1,000 trash bags distributed to different evacuation centers for garbage disposal; BLGU is assigned for collection of the disposal and Private Garbage Collection Company BAI is routinely going around ECs to pick-up garbage. Distributed mosquito nets to evacuation centers and conducted spraying of disinfectant and deodorizer to the following ECs: City Central School; Macasandig Covered Court; Macasandig Elementary School; Tibasak Covered Court; and West City Central School. UNHCR delivered around 200 water containers in Lanipao, Iligan a remote village which is still in need of humanitarian aid and distributed 5,649 hygiene kits and jerry cans to 4,880 families (22,730 people) living in storm/conflict affected communities in remote areas.

2. Nutrition DOH CHD conducted orientation to RHTPP Nutritionist, BNS and BHWs of Cagayan de Oro City for nutritional assessment in 5 evacuation centers; coordinated with CHO-CDO regarding the orientation of BHW and BHN for field dispatch; issued a Joint Cluster Statement on Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE) thru a Regional Memorandum (RM 2011-04 ) for dissemination to the cluster and sectoral partners in the region; visited 2 evacuation centers in CDO and 1 EC in Iligan city to assess, monitor and advocate IFE support; transported Frozen Human Milk to CHO Iligan City to support infants fed with BMS; delivered 10 packs to Ubaldo Laya Elementary School with functional breastfeeding room catering an average of 25 mothers per day, with 2 nurses from CHD Bicol serving as breastfeeding counselors; oriented the three (3) nutritionists from the Rural Health Team Placement Program (RHTP) of DOH and selected 8 BNS/BHW on the actual conduct of MUAC measurement to cover 5 ECs in CDO and Iligan to work with cluster; conducted Nutrition Cluster meeting with members: CHD-NM, NNC-X, ACF, Save the Children, CNO-CDO, UNICEF, Child Fund, World Vision, RHTTPP Nutritionist, and WFP to discuss the detailed nutrition in emergency response plan of the CHD that will facilitate the generation of support from cluster partners; and received 49 pieces of flip chart on breastfeeding from Save the Children; conducted breastfeeding class to mothers in Brgy Bulua covered court; conducted

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micronutrient supplementation using multiple micronutrient powder by four (4) mobile teams composed of CHD Nutritionist-Dieticians and Barangay Nutrition scholars.

DOH Nutrition Cluster gave supplemental micronutrients from ages 6 months to 4 years old at Bulua Covered Court; Evacuees have access to a wide variety of meals from donations and LGUs. World Vision and Child Fund partner agencies established child friendly spaces breastfeeding spaces in ECs. UNICEF provided micronutrient supplementation (Vitamin A) to 345 children (6-59 months) in 10 evacuation centers in CDO and led in the conduct of IFE orientation in CDO and Iligan cities; set-up breastfeeding tent in Upper Balulang and installed 2 freezers from NMMC and another in CHDX dormitory for the pasteurized milk. WFP distributed ready-to-use supplementary food (RUSF) to 829 children (6 months to 5 yrs olds) in 6 ECs in CDO and 1,115 children of similar ages in nine (9) ECs in Iligan City; delivered eighty eight (88) bags (200ml/bag) of pasteurized breast milk distributed to CDO (43) and Iligan (45); distributed human milk at Iligan City; and conducted the measurement of the Mid-Upper Arm Circumference.

Number of Pregnant and Lactating Women as of 29 December 2011

Name of EC Pregnant Lactating Total West City Central School 39 17 56 Macasandig 34 25 59 City Central 28 14 44 Bulua 23 18 41 Kauswagan 15 13 28 Bulao, Iponan 15 10 25 Iponan, RC Church 14 20 34 Tibasak Covered Court 11 7 18 Canitoan 10 7 17 Carmen Brgy Hall 8 19 27 Macabalan Elem School 8 4 12 Puntod 2 4 6 TOTAL 207 158 367

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4. Psychosocial intervention MHPSS Cluster in Cagayan de Oro City, composed of PRC, DSWD, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, CHD X, DOH-Metro Manila, National Center for Mental Health and University of San Carlos, provided psychosocial intervention in 25 evacuation sites: 30 persons processed ; 110 counselled , 3,520 persons debriefed and 10 patients for psychiatric treatment. MHPSS Cluster in Iligan City , composed of NCMH, Cotabato Regional Medical Center, MERN-CM and CSWDO-Gensan, provided psychosocial intervention in 10 evacuation sites: 236 persons processed, 236 persons debriefed and 2 patients for psychiatric treatment. MHPSS Team GO’s, NGO’s and other agencies involved in the Mental Health and Psychosocial Cluster are still providing psychosocial intervention to all evacuation centers and communities.

DOH MSU IIT Plan Int’l DSWD DLSU Love and Care DepEd MSF Compassion Phils. NCMH MTB Save the Children VSMMC HOM Unicef PNRC WHO Art of Living Liceo d C XU World Vision MERN CFSI Mlang RHU USC 10-4 Org. FBOs

INGOs Psychosocial’s Initiatives Child Fund, World Vision, Philippine Service of Mer cy Foundation, Inc. and Hope World Wide Phils are also very active in counseling and the CHD X provided psychotropic drugs at the evacuation centers. UNICEF, in partnership with CFSI, conducted psychosocial activities benefiting more than 1,300 children in 12 ECs in Iligan and CDO; gearing up for a series of trainings on Family Tracing and Unification (FTR), Psychosocial Support, and Social Work Case Management. DSWD VII through its SWAD Team provided emotional support to 360 individuals. DSWD X processed some 1,075 individuals and have undergone psychosocial processing in evacuation centers in Cagayan de Oro City. Conducted a 3-day training on Psychosocial Support Interventions for FO X LGU social workers in Iligan City. DSWD XII deployed 15 social workers to Iligan City to assist with the stress debriefing; conducted PSP for children below 5 years in the following schools: West City Central, City Central, Macasandig and Bulua that drew favorable results where children gradually opened up their fears, anxieties and share their negative emotions and traumatic experiences; and deployed their Mental Health Psychosocial Service Team to assist in the stress debriefing.

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CHD VII team provided an orientation on MDM and DVI to the CHD X MDM teams and some volunteer psychosocial teams from USC-Cebu. An orientation was also conducted for the CDRRMC Coordinators and City Officials on how to set up a One-Stop-Shop Action Center clarifying the roles and functions of different agencies and stakeholders. CHD IX conducted Medical Missions at City Central School from January 4-7, 2012, serving a total of 368 individuals. CDRRMC deployed CISD team to assist in stress debriefing. Thirty two (32) debriefers provided stress debriefing session to 1,360 persons in CDO. NBI-PS conducted debriefing among the families with missing and unidentified deaths and conducted assessment to the affected individuals in 14 areas in CDO and Iligan Cities. E. EDUCATION (Details on Tab S) Education Cluster conducted national and regional coordination meetings for the Rapid Needs Assessment and immediate plans for response, recovery and rehabilitation; assigned a staff/coordinator to join the team/group formed by OCD-NDRRMC and BOC “One-Stop-Shop” for the relief goods at designated ports in CDO. Dep Ed X assisted in the identification of recipient schools for the pre-positioning of the CFS/PLAY and school tents from the Save the Children Indonesia/UNICEF; and dispatched a technical team (Division Project Engineers/Architects and PFCs) to conduct ocular inspection and evaluation of damages of all affected schools. DepEd Physical Facilities Schools Engineering Divis ion (PFSED ) were mobilized to help in the cleaning and clearing operations. The following schools were cleaned, cleared and readied for the resumption of classes on 3 January 2012: Bulua NHS, Iponan ES, Iponan NHS, North City Central School, Puntod NHS, Baluan ES, CDO NHS, Balulang Annex, Macanhan ES, Carmen NHS, Canitoan ES, Angeles NHS, Consolacion ES and Pagatpat ES and Dep Ed Division Sultan Kudarat donated PHP150,000.00. PLAN International provided cleaning materials and equipment for the cleaning and clearing of classrooms at Consolacion Elementary School and other damaged school buildings; donated 500 tents and pledged to put up additional 400 units tents that benefit the displaced students in Region X. Save the Children, UNICEF and Rotary International promised additional tents Families in Tuburan and Tambacan Elementary School in Iligan City had moved to the set-up tents within the school. UNHCR distributed plastic sheets and rolls as classes resumed in Iligan City, that served as temporary learning facilities for more than 1,449 school-age children in 7 elementary schools.

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UNICEF donated school supplies to 250 students of Santiago East HS. Students were also provided with assistance coming from PRO13-TG “TabangIlagan”. Cong. Piamonte of A-Teacher Party List extended financial assistance, food (snacks), blankets and grocery items to affected teachers and personnel of DepEd CDO and Iligan. Cong. Rufus Rodriguez led the decongestion/transfer of evacuees from 10 classrooms of West City Central School in CDO to the nearby Carmen Cathedral; and put-up 20 tents in Agusan Elementary School, CDO. Contingents from Philippine Navy, Philippine Nation al Police and Youth volunteers from the National Youth Commission assisted in the cleaning and clearing of affected classrooms. 1. Assistance to Affected Teachers and Non-Tea ching Staff of Dep Ed DepEd X generatedPhP1,300,000.00 from various private sectors, other DepEd Divisions in Region X, other DepEd Regional offices, private individuals, etc. which were utilized to assist affected teaching and non-teaching staff: Division of Cagayan de Oro (PhP400,000.00, Division of Iligan (PhP400,000.00) and Affected Regional Office personnel (PhP150,000.00).

ABS-CBN Foundation provided assistance to the teachers and non-teaching staff of DepEd X; distributed 10 sacks of rice and 10 boxes of canned goods from Xavier University and 8,000 assorted clothing and grocery items to ECs in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City.

3. Assistance to Public School Students

Dep Ed X directed all school heads to formulate project proposals for materials needed for the school opening; UNICEF provided 57 resource materials /play kits distributed in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City., and Ayala Foundation provided school bags and supplies (notebooks, pad, paper, ballpens, pencils, scissors and etc) to public school students and helped Dep Ed in rebuilding classrooms.

F. LOGISTICS CLUSTER (Details on Tab T)

Immediate transport of relief supplies donated by various donors (local and international) though air, land and sea from Luzon, Visayas and within Mindanao areas to Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities had been effected through the concerted efforts of the following major commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Negros Navigation Shipping Lines and Air Philippines. OCD - CO maintains close coordination with AFP for the use of military assets for the transport of relief goods (Food, NFIs and equipment: PAF for the airlift of relief supplies by air, PA for the transport of relief goods by land and PN for the sealift of relief goods by water . Also maintains close coordination with the

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Shipping Companies/ Airlines and cargo/ commercial freight offering free space for goods.

1. LAND Philippine Army dispatched 82 assorted vehicles utilized for the transport of relief items from Mindanao Regions. These vehicles were (2) ten wheeler, 4 Izusu, Elf; 3 cargo trucks, 2 ten wheeler trucks, 2 long bed trucks, 1 bus, 11 KM250 trucks, 56 M35 trucks, and 2 Van-trucks. Ad-hoc transport assets are available through the Logistics cluster for the transport of relief items from the port in Mindanao where agencies are unable to arrange their own.

2. SEA

Philippine Navy Ship (LST 550, LST 551 and LT 501) transported 709.31 tons of assorted relief supplies (food and non-food items). Negros Navigation Shipping Lines had made shipping available for a limited time from Manila to CDO and Iligan for transport of relief supplies. However, as of Jan 1, services are charged at full transport rates. As a consequence, transport activities were prioritized to ensure that funds are appropriately allocated. BRP Pampanga (SARV 003) transported 100 tons of relief goods from the PCG personnel, PCGA and other organizations from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City These goods were 67 boxes assorted medicines 122 sacks rice, 1,775 boxes assorted goods, 605 sacks of used clothes, water 150 cases (1 liter/bottle)and 73 bundles other items OSK Lines transported.

3. AIR

Philippine Air Force airlifted 907,401 lbs. of assorted relief supplies to Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City. The C-130 made 67 sorties (738,546 lbs) while the F27 made 49 sorties (168,855 lbs). Air Philippines offered the use of

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cargo hold for relief goods/rescue equipment of new Airbuses. AFP mobilized four (4) teams composed of 22 personnel on Dec 28 on board a C130 bound for Cagayan de Oro City and provided transport assistance (air and land) to WFP from Davao City to Cagayan de Oro City and Xavier University warehouse. AFP provided 100 cadaver bags to augment DOH stocks.

NDRRMC conducted Logistics Cluster meeting to address issues and gaps on the transport efforts for relief commodities entering Manila and Davao International Airports to CDO and Iligan cities.

G. INFRASTRUCTURE DPWH Regional Offices activated their Regional and District Disaster and Risk Management Teams and deployed along flood and landslide-stricken areas to assess the extent of damages to roads and bridges and flood control projects. III. OTHER CONCERNS A. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

Cagayan de Oro City - partial restoration of light and water in the affected areas; scarcity of drinking water, shelter, food and NFIs; management of relief goods at the local DRRMC command posts/ coordination centers; influx of relief goods in large quantities from donor agencies/ companies; difficulty of storing the relief goods; need for an established /improved relief distribution system and logistical mobilization; delayed response from affected LGUs; lack of coordination between LGUs and cluster leads; domestic animals are in close proximity with the evacuees; nutrition and proper hygiene of the children; warehouse for donated items; portalets are not being utilized fully due to lack of dumpsites. Iligan City - no definite delivery schedule of water and lack of trucks available to deliver RN personnel were not properly oriented with leptospirosis management, hence, hesitance of hospital personnel to them and there is an increasing number of leptospirosis cases both in CDO and Iligan Cities, particularly those not staying inside ECs because they were offered prophylaxis but refused to take it. B. CHALLENGES

Some of the challenges are: decongesting the schools utilized as IDP camps to prevent spread of communicable diseases; processing IDP families for the available sites for temporary transition shelter/tents and cross matching the lists of families from the LGU and by the DSWD shelter cluster; prioritizing IDP families with totally damaged houses and those prohibited from returning to the Inhabitable

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areas declared as “No build zones”; collection and management of disaggregated data especially on IDP families outside of evacuation centers as well as delivery of assistance to these families; need to augment rice assistance to IDP families outside of evacuation camps; provision and delivery of WASH and other essential amenities/utilities in the shelter; logistics for mobilization of equipment, facilities and IDP families to the shelter site; and need for more geologists to fast tract inspection and geohazard assessment of proposed relocation sites. C.PRIORITY NEEDS IN REGION X Cagayan de Oro City - Food Items (ready-to-eat food with appropriate nutrition such as noodles and rice; Non-Food Items (NFIs) - kitchen utensils, blankets, sleeping mats and jerry cans; WASH facilities (water, soaps, hygiene kits, and latrines, potable/ drinking water, water purifiers and portable tents); available relocation areas (lot/ area suitable for temporary shelter/ tents/ bunkhouses to relieve congestions in IDP centers (ECs) and in preparation of vacating the schools used as evacuation centers in view of the resumption of classes last 3 January 2012; warehouse for donated items; medical charts in ECs; Antipsychotic drugs particularly in Iligan City; and additional transport assets since most of the AFP vehicles are being utilized by the DSWD. Iligan City- WASH (water kits, hyposol and jerry cans); NFIs (cooking utensils, hygiene kits, sleeping kits, blankets, slippers, clothing, temporary shelter and food supply for one week, medicines, psychosocial support, and livelihood support). D.PROPOSED PROGRAMS Cagayan de Oro City Short term – NFI, WASH, and food at the evacuation centers; availability of tents for temporary shelter of IDPs; debris clean up is a priority; provision of temporary shelter before school classes resumed. Medium term – in depth assessment and analysis is required to look into early recovery and rehabilitation concerns. Long term – need to strengthen early warning procedures and preparedness on the issues of zoning and identification of possible relocation sites. E. RECOMMENDATIONS There should be a separate area for domestic animals; health education on proper hygiene and nutrition to children; network and coordination with Accion Contre La Faim (Int’l NGO), DSWD, Food cluster and Religious group (Fr. Nasser/ Bro Evans Satur- camp manager); proper storage and management of breast milk in bags; continue intensive nutritional management for identified severely malnourished cases; nutritionist lead cooking demo to be conducted in the communal kitchen food program; availability and continuous access to medical personnel as well as medical supplies in ECs especially for leptospirosis management; designate areas in ECs for psychosocial services and counselling aside from hospitals; legislate a Regional Memorandum on Sanitation and Water Strategy and furnish the same to all entities and agencies doing WASH; and continuous weekly WASH cluster meeting every Wednesday.

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IV. NEXT STEPS/FORWARD PLANS RDRRMC-TWG meeting with DALA sectors including trade and commerce, industry and manufacturing, services and tourism, banking and finance, insurance, electricity, water and transportation; prepare an action plan for the temporary relocation of survivor families to available spaces; and second wave of joint assessment on the humanitarian need situation. For the information of the SND and Chairperson, NDR RMC.

R A M O S

cc: OES, OpCen-DND, AFP Command Center, PNP, DOH-HEMS, DA- DENR, DSWD-Dromic, DPWH, PRC, PAGASA, DepEd, DOTC Action Center, PCG Action Center, NEA & NGCP, RDRRMC/OCDRCs IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA, and NCR