In 2015, Eastern Visayas registered a 3.9 percent gross regional domestic product (GRDP) growth rate as reported by National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).ĭuring its rehabilitation phase, World Vision’s Typhoon Haiyan Response was able to support more than 84,000 people – building disaster risk reduction capacity and livelihood support that open up more opportunities for low-income families. Since day one of the humanitarian response, it's clear that community participation is the driving force of people's recovery.”Įastern Visayas region, where Haiyan first hit, has shown significant growth but it still remains as one of the poorest regions in the Philippines. After 1095 days, rehabilitation work in Haiyan-affected areas remains community-centered recognizing the people’s local capacities and the strong partnerships among NGO’s, community partners, government and donors.Ījab-Aram Macapagat, WV Typhoon Haiyan Response Director shares, "Building the resilience of Haiyan-affected families has been our focus this year. Tacloban City, PHILIPPINES (November 8, 2016) - World Vision joins the people of Leyte and the rest of the country in commemorating the third year of typhoon Haiyan that hit central Philippines on November 8, 2013. * Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.
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