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Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — Living on the edge of riverbanks, families displaced by Sendong international name: Washi a few days ago had once fled their homes in at the height of a storm. With no alternative relocation then, they had gone right back, holding on to their proximity to the city and the assurance of livelihood.

International aid agency Oxfam called on President Benigno Aquino III as he visited Cagayan de Oro City today to work out with the local government safe permanent relocation sites for residents living on vulnerable areas. Violeta Rentuma, a 51 year-old resident of Macasandig village, is open to relocation. Damaged in , her home, which was made of light materials, has been completely washed out by Sendong.

According to Soneji, Sendong highlights the need to empower local governments and communities to prepare for disaster. Meanwhile, in the second week of February , a low-pressure area brought moderate to heavy rains over parts of Mindanao and Visayas islands; in some cases, triggering flooding and landslides. Although no flooding was reported in Cagayan de Oro or Iligan, sustained rains worsened the condition of families in temporary shelters. IFRC, 6 Mar Home news Updates Typhoon Sendong — Chronicle of a disaster foretold.

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