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HAYDEE YORAC GK VILLAGE

Haydee Yorac GK Village is a 2-hectare relocation area in Brgy. Gahit, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental. The 23 families residing in the village are mainly fisherfolks that used to squat in different haciendas in the town. During Typhoon Yolanda, 3 houses were greatly damaged as they lost their roofs and windows. 4 houses had minimal damage and their makeshift Multipurpose Hall (MPH) and chapel were damaged as well. They were better off than their neighbors whose houses were made of light materials. 



Land Address Brgy. Gahit
City/Town Enrique B. Magalona
Province Negros Occidental
Region Region 6
No. Of Families 23
Land Area 2 hectares
Priority Needs Houses (26 more)

 Repair for MPH and chapel

 Livelihood projects
Project Director Japs Abanil
Partners Haydee Yorac

 Tony Meloto

 Monsanto



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in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).






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Operation Walang Iwanan: TYPHOON YOLANDA (Negros Occidental)


"Houses are partially damaged due to strong winds. Surrounding communities are also in need of help as most of their houses were heavily damaged. Still no electricity in the area. No injuries reported."

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The Effect of Yolanda on EB Magalona


When Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit the island of Negros last November, everyone was caught off guard. The damage caused by Yolanda's winds blew roofs away and damaged so much infrastructure. Other areas in Negros Occidental were also badly damaged, especially the coastal barangays.



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While the 23 families who live in the Haydee Yorac GK Village were slightly shaken by the extent of the damage and the strength of the storm, they were still better off than their neighbors, whose houses are just made of lighter materials. Other areas in Negros Occidental were also badly damaged, especially the coastal barangays.



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E.B. Magalona is a 25-minute drive from Bacolod City by private car or 30 minutes by public utility vehicle plying northern Negros.



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