09/02/2026
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ
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A relief goods distribution activity for the survivors of Bagyong Tino was successfully conducted in Sitio Ilaya, Barangay Cotcot, Liloan. The activity benefited a total of sixty (60) families who were severely affected by the typhoon. It aimed not only to provide immediate assistance but also to foster community awareness, solidarity, and organization in the face of recurring climate-related disasters.
The program formally opened with an opening prayer and a brief rationale delivered by Bro. Timmy Tapayan, OFS, Parish Worker of St. John Bosco Parish. This was followed by an input on the Philippine situation on disaster and climate change, given by Bro. Benny Tan, CASA Program Consultant, which helped the community situate their lived experiences within the broader national realities of disaster risk and climate change.
After the input session, a collective reflection led to the suggestion of organizing the affected residents into a formal community organization to strengthen unity, representation, and future disaster preparedness. The proposal was unanimously accepted by the participants, leading to the formation of the ILAYA, COTCOT, LILOAN TINO SURVIVORS ORGANIZATION. The members then elected their officers from among themselves, marking a significant step toward community empowerment, shared leadership, and organized collective action.
The organizers and the 60 beneficiary families express their heartfelt gratitude to all the sponsors and benefactors whose generosity made this relief distribution possible. Their support provided not only essential relief goods but also hope, encouragement, and a renewed sense of solidarity among the affected families. This spirit of compassion and partnership greatly contributed to the success of the activity and strengthened the communityโs resolve to move forward together.
