INQUIRER.net: DPWH converts Western Mindanao office into evacuation center

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DPWH converts Western Mindanao office into evacuation center Sep 16th 2013, 22:44 MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has converted its Western Mindanao regional office in Zamboanga City into a temporary shelter for city residents fleeing the conflict between Moro National Liberation Front fighters and government forces.   This was disclosed to the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Monday by Elizabeth Pilorin, chief of the DPWH Public Information Division, who said "as of 10 a.m. today, at least 238 persons are taking shelter at the makeshift evacuation center at the DPWH Region 9 office in Zamboanga City."   "Last Friday, there were only 136 evacuees at the DPWH compound," she said.   Citing a repor... Keep on reading: DPWH converts Western Mindanao office into evacuation center Media files: dpwh.jpg (image/jpeg)

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