Deputy Speaker and Zambales 1st District Rep. Jay Khonghun personally visited families affected by heavy rains and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon, checking on evacuees and helping deliver immediate assistance across Olongapo City, Subic, Castillejos, and San Marcelino.
In Olongapo City, Khonghun met families evacuated from Barangays New Ilalim, New Kababae, Old Cabalan, Kalaklan, and Sta. Rita. DSWD Family Food Packs were distributed to residents temporarily staying in evacuation centers, in coordination with barangay officials and personnel.
In Subic, Khonghun worked with the local government led by Mayor Jon Khonghun, Chief of Staff Janjo Khonghun, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, and barangay leaders in assisting affected communities, including families evacuated from flood-prone and coastal areas in Barangay Calapacuan.
Evacuees staying at Calapacuan Elementary School and the barangay covered court also received DSWD food packs. Khonghun thanked barangay officials, rescue teams, and health workers for continuously assisting displaced residents.
He likewise visited evacuation centers in Castillejos, where affected families received food assistance from the DSWD.
In Barangay Sta. Fe, San Marcelino, Khonghun inspected a bridge that was severely damaged after a large tree carried by strong river currents struck the structure. The bridge, which had served the community for 12 years, is a key access route for residents, and its destruction has limited movement in and out of the area.
Khonghun returned to Sta. Fe with DSWD Region III, led by Regional Director Venus Rebuldela, and barangay officials headed by Barangay Captain Rico Diego Arquero to distribute food packs and assess the damage.
After inspecting the bridge and other affected infrastructure, Khonghun assured residents that he would coordinate with the Department of Public Works and Highways for the construction of a new bridge as soon as possible.
He also assured affected communities that assistance would continue as residents recover and gradually return to normal life following the effects of the southwest monsoon.