PA's 8th Infantry Division joins rehab efforts in 'Yolanda'-battered Leyte areas

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 1): PA's 8th Infantry Division joins rehab efforts in 'Yolanda'-battered Leyte areas

In support of the government's ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Eastern Visayas, the Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has partnered with the Eastern Mindanao Command's Joint Task Force "Tambayong" in repairing critical infrastructures and shelters in typhoon "Yolanda"-battered areas in Leyte.

Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said such efforts include the:

--Restoration of the Abuyog Hospital in partnership with the South African Medical Team contingent and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Abuyog, Leyte.

--Construction of core shelter in the municipality of Javier, Leyte in partnership with the LGUs in the area.

--Reconstruction of houses in the municipality of Albuera, Leyte in partnership with the LGUs.

--Reconstruction of the health center and barangay hall of Quezon, Ormoc City in partnership with the LGU.

--Re-roofing of the 802nd Infantry Brigade Administration Building at Camp Downes, Ormoc City.

Gutierrez said that their repair and rehabilitation role will continue as long as it is needed.

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