PALO, Leyte – Typhoon Odette on December 16, 2021, devastated some parts of Leyte and the entire Southern Leyte. Public infrastructure, utilities, and crops were severely damaged. Not spared from the wrath of TY Odette were three of NNC 8 staff.
RNPC Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr’s gazebo, exit door, and dirty kitchen were totally blown away and one room on the third floor was also totally wreaked and also blown away in the neighborhood’s vacant lot.
PNFP Annabel B. Limbagan’s living and bedroom were hit by an uprooted coconut tree, though they were able to transfer to another house for safety.
Meanwhile, PNFP Ramel O. Bandibas’ house is located in Brgy. Paku in Maasin City has been partially damaged especially the roof. He arrived home from NNC 8 office the following day and saw his mother crying.
While they feel the damage brought by the typhoon, the three together with the other unaffected staff reported to the office, Monday, December 20, 2021, to conduct and attend Regional Nutrition Cluster and subsequent Rapid Nutrition Initial Needs Assessment (NINA) and response.
While on NINA and response, a message from the President of the National Nutrition Council Employees Association (NNCEA) Ms. Jasmin Tandingan asking for the Land Bank of the Philippines saving account number for the cash assistance to be deposited. Immediately, RNPC withdraw the cash and handed it to the two PNFPs.
RNPC Dotollo thanked NNCEA leaders and members and those with a good heart who gave the staff cash assistance. #RNPC-CPD