IOM has started work on 350 typhoon and earthquake-proof homes at
the Tagaytay Resettlement Site in Camalig, Albay for some 1,750
survivors of Typhoon Reming (Durian) already living in temporary
shelters in the camp.

The homes are part of IOM's USAID-funded Bicol Core Permanent
Shelter and Community Revitalization Assistance Project, which will
construct 907 permanent shelters and five community centres in five
project sites in the provinces of Albay and Camarines Sur.

The project, which began in October 2007 and will benefit some
4,535 people, will contribute to the Philippine Government's
sustainable resettlement program for Typhoon Reming survivors who
have now lived in temporary shelters for over a year.

For more information, please contact:

Mark Maulit

IOM Legaspi

Tel: +639215763047

E-mail: "mailto:mmaulit@iom.int">mmaulit@iom.int