Kalinaw News: Military delivers as relief donations from North Luzon snowball

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2022): Military delivers as relief donations from North Luzon snowball



Camp Aquino, Tarlac City – Jan 27, 2022

Units under Northern Luzon Command continue with their humanitarian mission and relief operation drives for the victims of typhoon Odette in Visayas.

In a statement from Lt. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr, Commander of Northern Luzon Command, the military in Northern Luzon continues to work hand in hand with other government agencies and stakeholders to bring uninterrupted flow of support to the victims of typhoon Odette who are still on the process of recovery.

“Troops from the Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon (TOWNOL) hauled and delivered 85,048 kgs. of relief goods from Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga to Pier 13, Manila on January 27, 2022, while the Joint Task Force Kaugnay gathered a total 4, 211 kgs assorted goods from various stakeholders, all intended for the relief and recovery of communities in Visayas,” said Lt. Gen. Torres.

“TOWNOL with our assets and personnel successfully transported 85, 048 kgs. of family food packs, sleeping kits, hygiene kits, and bottled water which was all made possible with our collaboration and partnership with the Office of the Civil Defense-CAR and Department of Social Welfare and Development-CAR who have initiated the augmentation operation plan dubbed as Oplan Binnadang (a Cordillera term for the spirit of Bayanihan) to help provide assistance in expediting the recovery of the communities heavily- affected by Typhoon Odette,” said Brig. Gen. Araus Robert Musico, Wing Commander of TOWNOL.

On the other hand, Maj. Gen. Andrew D Costelo, Commander of Joint Task Force Kaugnay thanked the stakeholders for their generosity and support to the troops in their conduct of relief mission.

“The generosity and compassion of our stakeholders will make a big difference to the lives of the victims of typhoon Odette as they are given a chance to start rebuilding their lives after the devastation of the typhoon,” furthered Maj Gen Costelo.

Meanwhile, Lt. Gen Torres said that “the relief goods/items will be transported through a Philippine Navy vessel, BRP Tarlac (LD-601) to Cebu and will be turned over to Visayas Command who will then transport the goods to the affected families in Cebu, Leyte, Bohol, and Dinagat Islands.”

“With the efforts of our NoLCom units and the support of other government agencies and stakeholders, NoLCom is able to extend humanitarian assistance even outside its area of responsibility specifically to our fellowmen in the Visayas region who were greatly devastated by the lashing of typhoon Odette,” added Lt. Gen. Torres.

“Even if we are hundreds of miles away from ground zero, the defenders of the north will remain committed to ensuring that the uninterrupted flow of support to the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the Visayas region will continue,” furthered Lt. Gen. Torres.

Lt. Gen. Torres ended his statement by reaffirming their commitment to serve, protect and look out for the welfare of their fellow Filipinos saying “Rest assured that the defenders of the north will remain steadfast in our mandate of protecting the people even amidst of the most trying times.”

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