Gov. Baricuatro meets with civic groups, communities in Cebu

CEBU— Governor Pamela Baricuatro met with different civic groups in Cebu to strengthen partnerships in ongoing relief, recovery, and community-building efforts for earthquake-affected areas.

The discussion focused on: Coordinating volunteer initiatives; mobilizing resources efficiently; ensuring aid reaches the hardest-hit communities and long-term civic involvement in rebuilding resilience. 

“True strength comes from collaboration between government and people’s organizations working hand in hand for Cebu,” Baricuatro said. 

In another development, Baricuatro with her provincial team visited on day 97, Barangay Kantubaon, Tabuelan town where several families and government employees were among those most affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake. 

She saw the damaged 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 that were either partially or totally destroyed, she said that many residents are still 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, fearful to return indoors as aftershocks continue.

“We will continue to attend to the needs of the people, assist them until they are able to rebuild their homes, their lives, their communities. Let’s continue helping one another, Cebu. Together, we will rise again,” the governor told people in the area. 

She assured them of the provincial government’s continued support in rebuilding their community. (Photos: FB/Capitol PIO)