Ilocos Sur: 190 Housing Units Turned Over to Disaster-Hit Families
In San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur, 190 housing units were turned over to families displaced by the 2022 earthquake and typhoons. This marks a significant step in disaster recovery and support for affected households.
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