House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano urged the Filipino people to extend a helping hand for the victims of Taal eruption, Tuesday morning. “Let us stand strong with our countrymen who have been affected by Taal’s ashfall,” Cayetano said.
Cayetano encouraged the public to serve as volunteers at the Department of Social Welfare as he expressed his lamentation over families whose livelihood and shelters were damaged.
“We have seen the power of Filipino bayanihan spirit in the past natural calamities that we have experienced, even in the past South East Asian Games. The volunteers can make a difference in delivering programs and services,” he added.
Since yesterday, many local government units and non-government organizations outside the area of calamity have sent their donations to the affected communities and evacuation centers.
Photo Courtesy: Ali Vicoy; Manila Bulletin
In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Cayetano assured that the “House of Representatives in partnership with Duterte” are also ready to provide their support and assistance.
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