AID FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS. The trucks used in transporting the first batch of relief augmentation from the province of Northern Samar to areas hit by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name Goni) in the Bicol Region. The provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO) on Saturday (Nov. 7, 2020) said the provinces of Albay and Catanduanes each received 500 sacks of rice, 200 boxes of assorted canned goods, 200 boxes of bottled water, and 100 boxes each of cereal drink and powdered milk. (Photo courtesy of Northern Samar PSWDO)
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government of Northern Samar has delivered the first batch of relief augmentation to areas badly-hit by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name Goni) in the Bicol Region.
In a phone interview on Saturday, provincial social welfare and development office (PSWDO) head Jenny Darish, said they have transported eight truckloads of essential goods to the provinces of Albay and Catanduanes on Nov. 6.
Each province received 500 sacks of rice, 200 boxes of assorted canned goods, 200 boxes of bottled water, and 100 boxes each of cereal drink and powdered milk.
"Northern Samar is also regularly hit by typhoons during this season so it is easy for us to empathize with the plight of the people in Bicol. The Bayanihan spirit lives," Darish said.
The provincial government thanked all various groups and private individuals who extended cash and in-kind donations, including the Philippine Coast Guard, Boyax Cargo, construction companies, Solid M, and JUPA, for the logistics support.
"The overwhelming support and fast response from the people of Northern Samar shows us what we can achieve if we work together. We were recently battered by 'Tisoy' and 'Ambo', so the experience of our Bicolano brothers and sisters is not just a news we read online but a reality we regularly face," Governor Edwin Ongchuan said in a press statement.
The PSWDO is still accepting cash or in-kind donations.
Drop-off points will be at the PSWDO office in Dalakit village in Catarman town or the different municipal social welfare and development offices in the province.
The public may also contact Darish through mobile no. 0945-710-2328/0918-799-1446 or Marlon Eco at 0935-811-3234.
"Rolly" is the strongest typhoon in the country this year, making four landfalls, and leaving at least 22 people dead while damage to agriculture and infrastructure has reached over PHP14 billion. (PNA)
