BRP Tarlac holds another relief drive for 'Odette'-hit areas

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 30, 2021): BRP Tarlac holds another relief drive for 'Odette'-hit areas (By Priam Nepomuceno)

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The Philippine Navy's landing dock BRP Tarlac (LD-601) is now en route to "Odette"-devastated provinces carrying another load of relief items and supplies for communities still reeling from the effects of the typhoon.

"Philippine Navy vessel BRP Tarlac (LD-601), departed from Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila today, December 29, for another transport mission of much-needed relief goods and equipment for areas severely devastated by Typhoon Odette in Cebu, Bohol and Surigao," PN spokesperson Commander Benjo Negranza said Wednesday night.

He added BRP Tarlac is carrying around 488,000 kilograms of consolidated relief goods and other essential items from various stakeholders.

The ship is also transporting 53 tons of rolling cargo, which includes trucks of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and military vehicles with fuel tanks.

"Last week, LD-601 departed the same port with approximately 350,000 kilograms of relief goods and essential personal supplies from other government agencies and stakeholders, as well as cargo from the PN and AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines)," Negranza said.

He added this effort is another manifestation of the PN's "unwavering efforts in delivering relief goods and other essential materials" that will help alleviate the sufferings of Filipinos hard hit by the calamity.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1164069