Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Southern Luzon Command joins other organizations in relief work for 'Maring'

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 20): Southern Luzon Command joins other organizations in relief work for 'Maring'

The Armed Forces of the Philippines' Southern Luzon Command on Tuesday announced that it using all its available personnel and equipment to help in the ongoing relief efforts for victims of Tropical Storm "Maring".

Hundreds of thousands of persons were severely affected by the heavy rains and floods brought about the weather disturbance in CALABARZON, the area of operations of the Command.

“We are presently conducting disaster relief and rescue operations (DRRO) in the affected areas. Our troops and military assets are deployed to the affected areas to provide DRRO and transportation assistance to the flood victims," Southern Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. Caesar Ronnie F. Ordoyo said.

He added that they are continuously monitoring the weather situation with military troops prepositioned in highly-critical areas on standby status ready to provide assistance when the need arises.

Soldiers from the headquarters and different tactical units of 2nd Infantry Division were deployed in the affected areas in Sta. Rosa, Sta. Maria, Sta. Cruz, Siniloan and Binan, all in Laguna.

Meanwhile, other troops were also conducting DRRO assistance in the areas of Lipa, Taysan and Rosario in Batangas; Tanza, Cavite and in Barangay Barahan, Sta Cruz, Occidental Mindoro.

“As the protector of the people, it is part of our mandate to save lives and properties during disasters and calamities. We can further strengthen this task through collaboration and information dissemination and education with different government agencies and private organizations,” Ordoyo stressed.

“We ask the community to lend a helping hand for the victims of the massive flooding. We also welcome donations from you and we will never get tired to extend assistance to the communities,” he added.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=557153

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