Military, civilians unite to pack goods for calamity victims

Capitol employees, soldiers from the 701st Brigade and 28th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, 1104 CDC Army Reservists, Civil-Military Operations Company, and volunteers worked together in packing relief goods at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court since last January 23, 2017.

The Provincial Government secured the supply of relief goods to augment food packs available in disaster-stricken municipalities in the province. Each food pack contained 5 kilos of rice, 3 sardines, 2 corned beef and 6 sachets of coffee, ready to be transported and handed over to victims.

Facilitating the packing of relief goods while constantly monitoring the situation in the affected areas of the province were the newly-installed Brigade Commander of the 701st Brigade Col. Reuben Basiao; DILG Prov’l Director Yvette T. Sunga; Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Freddie C. Bendulo; and Provincial Administrator Art Benjie Bulaong; and other staff of the Provincial Government.

Over the past few weeks, the province had experienced heavy rains causing floods and landslides in some areas, particularly the towns in the East Coast. Damages to properties, livelihoods, crops, and infrastructures, among others have been reported. The Provincial Government together with its partners have ensured that the massive aid effort will reach the towns and villages that are in dire need of the aid. (thru PIO)