Northern Samar to construct 9 evacuation centers in 5 towns.

The provincial government of Northern Samar is set to build nine evacuation centers in five of its towns.

The construction of these facilities, with a total cost of P81 million as approved by Gov. Edwin Ongchuan, will start after the barangay elections, said John Allen Berbon, provincial information officer.

Release of public funds is prohibited during the election period unless exempted by the Commission on Elections.

Berbon said the provincial capital of Catarman and Biri would get three evacuation centers each, while the municipalities of Lope de Vega, Mapanas, and Bobon would get one each.

These evacuation centers are expected to minimize casualties from disasters, Berbon said.

The evacuation facilities are to be...