Typhoon Pepeng-Mangaldan, Pangasinan

AFTERMATH TYPHOON “PEPENG”, MANGALDAN PUBLIC MARKET WAS ON THE RAGE OF FIRE
(December 08, 2009)
By Edwin C. Biasbas

On the way to recovery from the flashflood due to Typhoon “Pepeng”, another devastating scene happened when the Mangaldan public market was under the rage of fire at the dawn of December 08, 2009. Many believe that it was started at the center of the public market where plastics and rubber products stored. But still the Fire Bureau pursue on their investigation to what really the cause of the fire.

Businessmen/businesswomen were awaken on their sleep by their neighbors and rushed their way to public market trying to save their products. Unfortunately, the fire already spread out. Many stalls were affected. Some businessmen didn't. save their products facing again another losses on their businesses. Volunteers, Firemen and fire trucks from different agencies and NGOs extended their help in extinguishing the fire outbreak.

Videos and Photos taken from the scene:

Photos of the scene when the public exerted their very best to stop the devastating fire.

Photos of the scene when business owners pulled out their products and equipments in avoidance to be swiped out by the ferocity of the fire.

The remnants of the fire..

TYPHOON PEPENG: SOARING AFTER STRUGGLING
By Fatima Ross E. Perez

Hundreds of houses were swept and laid in ruins. Roads were washed out and difficult to drive on with all the heaped debris. Bridges were destroyed by a massive cocktail of mud and rocks. Agricultural crops were withered and covered with mud. Thousands of domesticated animals in the livestock and poultry industry died.

            All of these were part of the grim scenario the municipality of Mangaldan had encountered after the Typhoon “Pepeng” made its third landfall in Northern Luzon last October 8-10,2009. The heavy downpour of rain brought about by Typhoon Pepeng left Mangaldan with twelve (12) people dead and thousands affected as the entire Mangaldan remain submerged in floodwater for three days. According to the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council (MDCC) Secretariat, these are the names of the following casualties on Typhoon Pepeng:

NAME

1. Newborn baby of Mr. Mario & Mrs. Teodora Visperas

2. Amado Perez

3. Consolacion A. Mejia

4. Salvador Soriano

5. Roberto G. Pineda

6. Romeo Petonio

7. Rhea Solis

8. Felipe Aquino

9. Newborn baby of Mr. & Mrs. Bong Tibunsay

10. Julieta “Juling” Abracia

11. Erlinda Sembrano

12. Newborn baby of Mr. & Mrs. Armando M. Rivo

            On the other hand, damage to infrastructure alone was partially reported with an amount of P246.7 M, 115.2 M for agriculture, 318 M for private businesses which includes the Public Market Area and the Central Business District as well as all barangays, 321.64M to private properties and 38.5 M damage to government properties, summing up to a total of approximately P1.04 B amount of damages.

            Just like the Typhoon Ondoy that invaded and hit Metro Manila, Typhoon Pepeng was a rain-filled typhoon but with less wind. Pepeng resulted into flooding where heavy amounts of water were released by the authority from San Roque Dam that was in danger of bursting. Mangaldanians were severely affected as shown in the television footage shot by media where houses, business establishments and buildings were submerged in an ocean of brown water.

            Right after the destruction brought about by the Typhoon Pepeng, the townspeople of Mangaldan were delighted that several kind-hearted donors had conducted relief operations on the different barangays despite the tragedy they had stumbled upon. These simple acts of giving, whether big or small, had eased the burdens and alleviated human suffering of the Mangaldanians.

            Here is the list of the donors who had given their time, effort and assistance to the victims of the calamity:

LIST OF DONORS / BENEFACTORS
Typhoon “Pepeng”
Mangaldan, Pangasinan
As of November 18, 2009

Hon. Mayor Jejomar "Jojo" Binay

Hon. Sen. Manny Villar

Hon. Gov. Amado T. Espino, Jr.

Hon. Sen. Richard "Dick" Gordon

ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (Sagip Kapamilya)

KAPUSO Foundation, Inc.

Hon. Jose C. De Venecia, Jr. & Mdm. Gina de Venecia

Hon. Gen. Arturo C. Lomibao

DSWD FO1 c/o Dir. Leonardo Reynoso (Reginal Director)

World Food Programme c/o DSWD Field Office 1

Sta. Rita Norte, Agoo La Union

Office of the Civil Defense c/o Dir Eugene Cabrera

Oplan Sagip Bayan Inc. c/o Dir. Marietta T. Tamondong

Victory Christian Fellowship c/o Pastor Joseph Saringan

INA Foundation Inc. c/o Mrs. Gina Perez- De Venecia

Hon. Kgd. Magda Villanueva

Hon. Mayor James "Bong" Gordon

SBMA Red Cross

Philippine National Red Cross (Pangasinan Chapter)

Zuellig Pharma "The Zuellig Foundation" c/o Mrs. Remedios Bautista

Civilian Group Medical Mission thru Friends of Dir. Eugene Cabrera

Universal Leaf Philippines, Inc. c/o Mr.Ian O. Penuliar

HOLCIM Cements Philippines c/o Mr. Juancho Padua

PSWDO c/o Mr. Emilio Samson, Jr.

PHAP Cares Foundation

Save the Children Relief Operation c/o Ms. Matilde Nida C. Vilches

Negros Navigation c/o Mr. Jeremias E. Cruzabra

Global Jobsearch Services Inc. c/o Mr. Lloyd Padilla

HK Foundation: Word Pranic Healing Foundation c/o Portia Bautista

Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Dagupan Chapter) c/o William Teng

MSF (Medecins Sans Frontiers) Holland

Iglesia Ni Cristo (Mangaldan)

Bethel Christian Learning Center

Berex Enterprises c/o Former Vice- Mayor Berex Abalos

Petronas Energy Philippines Inc. c/o Mr. Carlos P. Corpuz

Group of Retired Military Officers c/o Dra. Fely Anne Cuison

Class '56 c/o from the family of the late Engr. Domingo Arenas of Cebu City

Provincial Disaster and Coordinating Council

Hon. Amelita S. Navarro

Commodore and Mrs. Leonardo G. Bugayong

Architect Arturo Interia

Capt. Alex Abito

Mrs. Linda Iteralde

Capt. Rudy de Guzman

Mrs. Salve Santos

Dra. Rose F. Bugayong

Silver Jubilarians of St. Mary's Academy of Caloocan City c/o Mrs.Marilou Jean Uy and Mrs. Sagrario Costes Uy

UP Palaris Confraternity c/o Ms. Che Corales

San Beda College

Sagip Kabataan in cooperation with Anak Pawis

Honda Philippines Inc. c/o Mr. Manuel "Jon" Mirabueno, Jr.

Mangaldan Sun Risers Club Association c/o Mr. Rodolfo C. Lopez

Philippine Navy Officers Wives Association (PNOWA) c/o Mrs. Sionie L. Abogado, President

Mrs. Angela Estrada dela Cruz of 31918 Via Enrique, Temecula, California 92591

Samahang Pilipino from Tokyo, Japan in cooperation with Don Bosco Health Center, Paranaque, Metro Manila

            Mayor Herminio A. Romero was very grateful and he expressed his appreciation and deepest gratitude to the efforts made by the donors on their urgent help, support and assistance to his townspeople.

            Typhoon Pepeng left a painstaking blotch to all Mangaldanians. However, this dilemma had left us thoughts to ponder- that we, Filipinos, have something to be proud of- unity and cooperation still exists in ourselves.

Republic of the Philippines
Provice of Pangasinan
MUNICIPALITY OF MANGALDAN
REGION I

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR

October 17, 2009

AN URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

TO ALL OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS:

Warmest greetings from the Municipality of Mangaldan, Pangasinan, Philippines!

You probably have heard and seen via telecommunications the grim scenario brought about by the fury of supertyphoon “PEPENG” that devastated our nation beyond words. One of the most seriously affected is the Municipality of Mangaldan by the FLASH FLOOD due to typhoon “PEPENG”wherein as of this writing has reachedP1.04 B damages in properties, affecting 18,077 families or roughly 90,391 persons and the loss of twelve (12) lives.

It is my personal belief that calamities both bring out the best in us specially generosity and compassion.

On this regard, may I appeal for your HELP, SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE to extend your blessings on to the victims in our community/municipality. You may donate cash or in kind. You may send your cash donations thru the Bank Accounts as follows:

FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF MANGALDAN:

       DBP (DAGUPAN CITY) - 0535-00407-5030
       DBP (DAGUPAN CITY) – 0535-00407-5032
       POSTAL BANK (DAGUPAN CITY) -0004-001715-32-1

For your inquiries, you may coordinate with Dr. Rosallie Hulipas at the Mayor’s Office at (075) 523-93-43 / (075) 513-54-67/ CP#09169959124; Mrs. Julieta C. Petonio, MPDC/Administrator-Designate at (075) 604-21-02 (075) 523-9343 loc. 104 / CP#09178372462. Website:www.mangaldan.gov.ph ;
Email address: ompdcmangaldan@yahoo.com.

Thank you very much and the good Lord will surely return your love to your brethren million blessings.

Very truly yours,

(SGD)HERMINIO A. ROMERO
Municipal Mayor

MANGALDAN PLEADS FOR HELP

Overwhelmed by the fury of flashflood caused by Tropical Storm “PEPENG,” the Municipality of Mangaldan is seeking help and assistance from all possible sources both from local and international communities.
The once-in-a-lifetime storm which hit the town and the entire Pangasinan province last October 8 and 9, 2009 had left everyone with horror stories to tell. Data showed that affected families were about 18,580 or roughly 92,900 people.

Partial reports of damages are as follows:

Infrastructure P 262.0 M
Agriculture P 103.0 M
Damaged Houses P 2.85 M
Government Properties P19.5 M
Private Businesses P295.0 M
Private Properties               P259.15M
      Grand Total          P 941.5M
                  or   P 942 M

      Twelve (12) people died with reported causes of death from drowning (4), heart attack (3), nervous breakdown (2), hypothermia (1) and still birth (2).
      In the agriculture sector, many domesticated animals in the livetock industry were drowned with an estimated cost of P14.46 M alone: cattle-450 heads, swine-350 heads, carabao-85 heads,goats-600 heads , chicken-2000 heads.
     Moreover, about 2,571 hectares planted with rice, corn and vegetables were under water and others were covered with piles of mud.   About 1,709 hectares planted with rice or about 5,515 metric tons of rice was declared without chance of recovery with an estimated value of P97.35 M.
      On corn, about 48,175 kg. with an estimated value of P0.821 M were swallowed up by the typhoon and about 100 has. planted with vegetables with an estimated value of P0.5M were destroyed.
      Some portions of the earthdike in Embarcadero, 3 portions in Nibaliw and 5 portions in Palua were totally eroded which exposed the entire municipality extremely vulnerable to flooding rendering the entire dike portion useless.   Road shoulders were also eroded in some parts in Amansabina, Salay, Buenlag, Macayug, Bantayan and in several remaining barangays.
      With the unprecedented flood heights reaching two (2) meters in the residential areas, it has caused damage to public and private properties in all the 30 barangays with an estimated value of P259.15 M.
      The Public Market with the flood height of about 6ft. has greatly affected the stall owners and vendors goods with an estimated value of P75 M alone and about P225 M in the Central Business District and in all barangays.
                The municipal officials led by Mayor Herminio A. Romeo continues to extend their gratitude to all donors and supporters whose sacrifices are beyond words and still appeal for help for the rehabilitation of the town and also for the affected families.

Cash Donations for the Municipality of Mangaldan may be coursed thru to the LGU Bank Accounts:
            Development Bank of Philippines (DBP), Dagupan City: 0535-00407-5030
            Development Bank of Philippines (DBP), Dagupan City: 0535-00407-5032
           Postal Bank (Dagupan City): 0004-001715-32-1

       You may visit the LGU’s website at www.mangaldan.gov.ph and Email address: ompdcmangaldan@yahoo.com.

Typhoon "Pepeng" Videos Clippings / Pictures

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