8th Infantry Division one of the forces helping in Tacloban City relief, recovery efforts

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 26): 8th Infantry Division one of the forces helping in Tacloban City relief, recovery efforts

As the government races to rehabilitate and rebuild Tacloban City from the pummeling its received from super typhoon "Yolanda", one of the units in the forefront of the ongoing recovery efforts is the Samar-based 8th Infantry Division.

Troopers from the unit, since the aftermath of super typhoon, has been tasked to clear roads, help distribute relief goods, secure relief workers, and aid in the transport of construction materials for the bunkhouses being constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said they will continue doing these tasks until the situation normalizes.

He also assured the public that there are no looming security threats as the 8th Infantry Division has the situation under control.

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