From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 1): PA's 8th Infantry Division joins rehab efforts in 'Yolanda'-battered Leyte areas
In support of the government's ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Eastern Visayas, the Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has partnered with the Eastern Mindanao Command's Joint Task Force "Tambayong" in repairing critical infrastructures and shelters in typhoon "Yolanda"-battered areas in Leyte.
Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said such efforts include the:
--Restoration of theAbuyog Hospital in partnership with the South African Medical Team contingent and Local Government Unit (LGU) of Abuyog, Leyte .
--Construction of core shelter in themunicipality of Javier , Leyte in partnership with the LGUs in the area.
--Reconstruction of houses in themunicipality of Albuera , Leyte in partnership with the LGUs.
--Reconstruction of the health center and barangay hall of Quezon,Ormoc City
--Re-roofing of the 802ndInfantry Brigade Administration Building at Camp Downes , Ormoc City
Gutierrez said that their repair and rehabilitation role will continue as long as it is needed.
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In support of the government's ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Eastern Visayas, the Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has partnered with the Eastern Mindanao Command's Joint Task Force "Tambayong" in repairing critical infrastructures and shelters in typhoon "Yolanda"-battered areas in Leyte.
Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said such efforts include the:
--Restoration of the
--Construction of core shelter in the
--Reconstruction of houses in the
--Reconstruction of the health center and barangay hall of Quezon,
--Re-roofing of the 802nd
Gutierrez said that their repair and rehabilitation role will continue as long as it is needed.
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