FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT

• The 2012 secondary season paddy and maize harvests officially estimated at a record level

• Prices of rice continue to rise, while those of maize have remained relatively stable

• Food insecurity persists in some areas of the country

The 2012 secondary season paddy and maize harvests officially estimated at a record level

By Rebecca Grace S. David

MASANTOL, Pampanga, May 9 (PIA) -- A multi-purpose building/evacuation center worth P8 million is being constructed in Barangay San Nicolas.

The construction is being funded by the El Circulo Masantolenos in the United States, the National Housing Authority and the Masantol local government.

It will serve as an evacuation center for families from the coastal villages of Bebe Anac, Sto. Nino, Sta. Lucia, Sta. Lucia Matua and Paguiba who are affected by prolonged flooding in their areas.

A. SITUATION OVERVIEW

At around 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. of 02 May 2012, a flashflood incident occurred at Brgy. Lambingi and Brgy. Kusan, Banga, South Cotabato.

B. EFFECTS

• As per initial report, 26.7 hectares of cornfield were damaged at Brgy. Lambingi
• Properties and infrastructures were damaged at Brgy. Kusan
• Twelve (12) farmers from Brgy. Larnbingi and two (2) families from Brgy. Kusan were affected
• Estimated cost of damage is Php 200,001100
• No casualty reported

C. ACTIONS TAKEN

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1. Progress Report re- Flashflood in PiIan River Zone 4 Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

• On or about 7:30 PM of April 26, 2012 a flashflood occurred at Poblacion Zone 4, Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur due to overflow of PiIan River caused by continuous heavy rainfall
• Flood waters had already subsided as of 7:00 am of April 27, 2012
• No reported casualty

II. EFFECTS

• A. Affected population
No. of families Evacuated: 15
No. of Individuals: 75
Evacuation Center: Barangay gym

I. Situation Overview

• On or about 7:30PM, 26 April 2012, a flashflood occurred at Poblacion Zone 4, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur due to overflow of Pilan River caused by continuous heavy rainfall.

• As of 7:00 AM 27 April 2012, flood waters had already subsided.

• There was no report of missing or dead casualties.

In the Philippines, where the ICRC has worked since 1959, the delegation assists and seeks to protect civilians displaced or otherwise affected by armed clashes and, when necessary, natural disasters. ICRC's visits to security detainees and places of detention remain the backbone of its work in the country.

DATE: 2 April 2012, 7:00PM

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II EFFECTS

A. AFFECTED POPULATION (Tab A)

A total of 240 barangays in 19 municipalities and 5 cities in 6 provinces of Regions lV-B, Vl, Vlll and Xl with 18,765 families/86,457 persons affected and 977 families/4,835 persons are currently staying in 32 designated evacuation centers

DATE: 31 March 2012, 8:00PM

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II EFFECTS

A. AFFECTED POPULATION (Tab A)

A total of 218 barangays in 19 municipalities and 4 cities in 6 provinces of Regions lV-B, Vl, Vlll and Xl with 15,381 families/71,635 persons affected and 865 families/4,014 persons are currently staying in 46 designated evacuation centers

DATE: 30 March 2012, 5:00PM

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II EFFECTS

The continuous heavy rains brought about by the LPA and TECF resulted in the overflowing of rivers and tributaries and triggered the occurrence of flash//floodings Regions IV-B, VI, VII,VIII and Xl.