As the province’s major economic hub, Kidapawan’s recovery would dictate the pace of rebuilding in nearby towns, like Makilala, the hardest-hit area.
“You should understand why I acted that way. Given our experience here with the three [major] quakes, it is hard to take chances,” said the woman, who wanted to be identified only as Christine.
More than 2,700 families were rendered homeless by the earthquake, with most of them living in Barangay Ilomavis, a village at the foot of Mt. Apo, where landslides were noted. They are staying in 21 evacuation sites spread out in eight villages. In the meantime, Evangelista has focused on the reopening of businesses, asking owners to hasten the rehabilitation of their establishments and resume operations.
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