From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 26): 3rd Infantry Division troopers, PRC aid 'Yolanda' victims in Capiz
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Troopers from the Headquarters Group of the 3rd Infantry Division together with Philippine Red Cross (PRC) volunteers in Roxas City
Major Ray Tiongson, the unit's spokesperson, said that 3rd Infantry Division and the PRC volunteers distributed used clothing and food items such as canned goods, biscuits and rice to about 167 residents of the above-mentioned barangay.
“Bayanihan” efforts of the Army and PRC also uplifted the welfare of the children in the barangay through the feeding program.
More than 200 school children of Agloloway Elementary School
“The Army here in Western Visayas will continue to reach out to our people who were heavily affected by the recent calamity. Likewise, we maintain our commitment of support to the ongoing recovery and rehabilitation efforts being undertaken by the local government units,” 3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.
The unit facilitated the humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations in areas of Western Visayas affected by "Yolanda" through the Incident Command System with Baladad as the incident commander.
Through the joint efforts of the military, other government agencies, and the local and international aid organizations, the Incident Command was able to provide the relief services and assistance needed by the "Yolanda" victims in the region.
“Bayanihan” efforts of the two organizations has paved the way in preventing unnecessary loss of life after the typhoon through a synchronized effort in the distribution of relief services.
It was complemented by the joint efforts of the Canadian Disaster Assistance Response Team and the AFP through the conduct of engineering and medical missions.
Damage to properties was also prevented through the joint efforts of the AFP and the PNP in maintaining the security situation in the affected areas.
In coordination with the local government units and other government agencies, the Incident Command was also instrumental in the initial recovery of the affected areas through linkages with the United Nations organizations, international aid organizations, multi-national armed forces, and local private organizations.
“Let us continue this rare display of Filipino culture of 'Bayanihan' as we move forward towards our common goal, a just and lasting peace for our country. Let us unite as a people in ending the conflict and in bringing peace and development as we have to face more pressing concerns like the climate change,” Baladad stressed.
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