By June Arvin C. Gudoy
PGIN-CMO chief
REPRESENTATIVE Imelda R Marcos (2nd
district, Ilocos Norte) is dying to go to Tacloban City but the doctors have
advised that she remains in the hospital for strict medical monitoring and
treatment for her diabetes.
The Marcos family has appealed to the congresswoman to stay in the hospital as
well.
“Ayaw kawang hin paglaun.
Matindog kita na mga waray” was Cong. Imelda’s message in a
handwritten note given to the members of the family. [Huwag mawalan ng pag-asa,
babangon tayong mga waray.]
The Marcos family is also
working with the official government relief system and is currently exploring
private efforts as well.
Remedios Trinidad Hospital has
been open since the typhoon started and has never closed down. Even if the
hospital roof has been blown off, the Marcos family has been trying to work in
the havoc of the relief operation. A team of four international aid agencies
are currently in the hospital.
Private efforts are coordinated to provide alternate relief as well. There is
an undergoing effort to open Baybay and the beachhead of Tolosa to be used as
alternate routes for relief goods to enter disaster areas. A C-130 and three
barges were earlier dispatched to respond as well.
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