10 April 2017
Manila Water Foundation, one of the Office of the Vice President’s Angat Buhay partner, donates 600 5L-bottled water to earthquake victims in Mabini, Batangas Monday morning.
During a meeting with Mayor Noel Luistro, the OVP also pledged to give 1,400 food packs to the municipality and to continue to coordinate with its development partners to help the efforts of the local government.
The OVP and the Mabini LGU also launched a drive to provide tents, blankets, and beddings for families who are too afraid to return to their homes.
A state of calamity was declared Sunday in Mabini, Batangas after two quakes jolted the town Saturday afternoon. The first one, a magnitude 5.7 at 3:08 p.m., followed by a magnitude 5.9.
For donations, you may coordinate with Dr. Ramir Beloso (Municipal Health Officer of Mabini,Batangas) at 0917.5621022 and Raffy Magno (Program Officer of the Office of the Vice President) at 0998.5968820.