LEGAZPI CITY, Nov. 18 -- The national government continues to pour aid and all forms of assistance in Bicol Region, especially in the provinces of Catanduanes, Albay and Camarines Sur, for faster recovery from the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan.

During a situation briefing on Tuesday in Tiwi, Albay, Cabinet secretaries and some of their representatives reported to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the aid and interventions provided to the provinces.

Office of Civil Defense Deputy Administrator for Administration Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said one of the priorities in the recovery of Albay is the repair of more than 20,000 houses damaged --about 1,000 were destroyed.

Department of Social Welfare and Developmen...