Homes in Barangay Sta. Fe, San Marcelino, Zambales, are buried under sand and sediment brought by the strong current of the Sta. Fe River. — Photo courtesy of Joan Celeste Espiritu Manzano via San Marcelino PIO
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A total of 288 houses in this province were damaged by recent floods and heavy rains, according to the latest assessment of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) on Friday, Aug. 21.
Of the total, 256 houses were partially damaged, while 32 were totally damaged.
According to Rolex Estella, head of PDRRMO, Subic town recorded the highest number of damaged houses, with 154 partially damaged and 10 totally damaged.
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