RELIEF. Bataan Provincial Board Member Dexter Dominguez, also known as Teri Onor in showbiz, distributes relief goods to his townmates who are still reeling from the massive floods that recently hit Abucay, on Thursday, August 2, 2018. (Photo by Ernie Esconde)
ABUCAY, Bataan –An official of this province has appealed for more assistance as residents are still reeling from the devastation wrought by floods almost two weeks ago.
Provincial Board Member Dexter Dominguez, also known as Teri Onor in the show business industry, asked the public for help and support for hundreds of his town mates who continue to deal with damages caused by the flooding as a result of weather disturbances.
Dominguez, on Thursday afternoon, led the distribution of relief goods donated by Vice President Leni Robredo to flood victims here. According to him, Robredo gave 2,500 packs of relief goods for the same number of families in the villages of Gabon; Salian; Omboy; Wawa; Calaylayan; Mabatang; Laon; and Capitangan.
He also appealed to his friends in showbiz for more donations, saying there are still many flood victims who have yet to receive assistance.
“Donation for my town mates is still open. Rest assured that your donation will reach those who are really in need. If you want, you can personally distribute your donation so that you will see the situation,” Dominguez, who is a known comedian and impersonator, said.
He likewise knocked on the hearts of officials of private companies. “I hope that you will help us. I am willing to perform for free in return to your assistance for my provincemates,” Dominguez said.
Abucay is one of the towns in the province of Bataan that was ravaged by floods caused by heavy rainfall spawned by Tropical Depression Josie and the southwest monsoon last July 22.
Dominguez said water rose to almost 11 feet in some villages and the whole town suffered power outage.
“The following day, the flood subsided but what left behind was thick mud up to leg-deep high. Clothes and other stuffs were all washed out. The appliances were scattered in roads,” he added.
Dominguez said they placed the entire province under a state of calamity but the destruction was so massive that he decided to do his own action and solicit help for his hometown.
He said he sought the help of his friends in the Senate like Senator Manny Pacquiao, some organizations and showbiz friends like Judy Ann Santos and other comedians who have promised to send relief goods.
“The Vice President immediately responded to my request although we belong to different political parties," he said, adding that the recent calamity has shown the bayanihan spirit of Filipinos. (PNA)
