Oriental Mindoro Mobilizes Aid for Tropical Storm "Auring" Victims Date of Occurrence: February 20-23, 2026 The PCL Oriental Mindoro Chapter, under the leadership of President Hon. Marion Francis D. Marcos, has activated its Legislative Emergency Response Network in the wake of Tropical Storm Auring, which made landfall in Oriental Mindoro on February 20, 2026. Initial Damage Assessment (as of Feb 23, 6:00 AM): 8,412 families affected across Gloria, Pinamalayan, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, and Mansalay 21 evacuation centers activated Agricultural damage estimated at P47M (rice, corn, and vegetables) Fishing ban in effect in coastal barangays due to rough seas PCL Response: ✅ Released P350,000 from Chapter contingency fund for family food packs ✅ Deployed member-councilors to monitor relief distribution in their respective towns ✅ Drafting emergency resolution urging DSWD to declare state of calamity in severely affected LGUs President Marcos, who personally visited evacuation centers in Gloria yesterday: "We cannot stop the storm, but we can ensure that help arrives quickly and equitably. PCL stands with our affected kababayan." How to help: PCL Oriental Mindoro is accepting in-kind donations (rice, canned goods, water) at the Provincial Capitol Evacuation Management Hub. Cash donations may be deposited at PCL Official Account (details in comments). Let us show that Oriental Mindoro councilors are not just legislators—we are first responders. #AuringPH #PCLRelief #OrientalMindoro #StormResponse #MarcosLeadership