Kalinaw News: LGU, Army, NGOs aid hundreds of displaced residents in Kabankalan City Clashes

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 6, 2023): LGU, Army, NGOs aid hundreds of displaced residents in Kabankalan City Clashes

CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – The local government unit (LGU) of Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental, together with the troops from 94IB and private organizations, distributed food packs and meals to hundreds of displaced residents following the series of encounters between the Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion and Communist NPA terrorists at Sitio Bugne, Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on February 4 and 5, 2023.

The Office of the 6th District of Negros Occidental, headed by Congresswoman Mercedes Alvarez, and Kabankalan City LGU, led by Mayor Benjie Miranda with partner NGOs, are taking care of the evacuees through their respective City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) by providing food packs and meals to the evacuees.

Kabankalan Eagles Club and JIC CHICKS UNITED also extended help to evacuees.

They donated 283 food packs and 822 meals for the affected families.

Based on the record of CSWDO, a total of 283 families/ 822 individuals/population were evacuated from five (5) different sitios in Barangay Oringao, including Mananawin, Pag imuhan, Nabalikan, Hinapunan, and Pitgong who fled their homes are now temporarily staying at the Covered Gym.

Meanwhile, Col. Orlando Edralin, 303rd Brigade Commander, lauded the efforts of LGU Kabankalan and the Office of the 6th District Congresswoman Alvarez and CSWDO for their immediate action by giving shelter and catering to the needs of the evacuees.

“Your Army, PNP, and Local Government officials in Kabankalan are doing their best to assure the locals of a safe return and continued safety in their respective homes once the area is clear from the presence and threats of the NPA terrorists,” Colonel Edralin said.

 

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