Aboitiz Group extends immediate assistance to Typhoon ‘Karding’-hit areas
Members of the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment unload water and food packs for the 400 families affected by Typhoon Karding in Barangay Valle, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. (Photo courtesy of Aboitiz Foundation)
Following the onslaught of Typhoon Karding in Central Luzon, Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, and Aboitiz business units, namely AboitizLand, AboitizPower, and Pilmico, mobilized and provided much-needed relief in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Quezon Province.
"Always ready and aiming to be the first to respond, Aboitiz Foundation together with the Aboitiz business units conducted a 'needs assessment' a day after Typhoon Karding hit and delivered much-needed relief within the week. Our quick response is not possible without the help of our business units and the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment," Aboitiz Foundation President and COO Maribeth L. Marasigan said.
In Nueva Ecija, Mayor Myca Vergara of Cabanatuan City commended the Aboitiz Group for mobilizing and delivering relief packs days after Typhoon Karding devastated the province.
"Aboitiz Foundation's donation of food and water to Barangay Valle Cruz is a heartwarming demonstration of the Bayanihan spirit. On behalf of the people of Cabanatuan City, I thank you for your unwavering support and generosity," Mayor Vergara said.
Employee-volunteers from Pilmico packed 400 food packs for the families affected by Typhoon Karding. The packs were later distributed by Pilmico representatives and the Philippine Army 3rd Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command. (Photo courtesy of Aboitiz Foundation)
Aboitiz also tapped the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment for the hauling and distribution of the 400 food packs in Nueva Ecija.
"Partnerships are key for disaster risk reduction. Each partner brings essential and unique services, the needs of the community in the aftermath of a disaster require more resources than can be addressed by national and local emergency responders, private, public stakeholders, and above all, the volunteers," said Col. Francis Anthony M. Coronel, Regiment Commander, Philippine Army Artillery Regiment.