DavOr assistance arrives in Odette hit Siargao

DavOr's Oplan Tabang arrival in Dapa, Siargao

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA)- Assistance coming from Oplan Tabang Siargao of the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental has reached Typhoon Odette affected Siargao Island today (Jan. 12).

Aboard a Philippine Navy vessel, the relief consisted of a 90-man team which consists of a medical team, security personnel from the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police, food and logistics, and coordination teams who are set to turn over P500,000 cash assistance and conduct a three-day medical mission at the Municipality of Burgos in Siargao.

The cargo of assistance also included 1,000 sacks of rice, 300 boxes of canned goods, and 1,600 pieces of GI sheets with roofing nails and "vulcaseal." (roofing sealant).

"What we bring now to the people of Siargao is just a small aid compared to the scale of the devastation. But what truly matters most is showing care and compassion by letting the people feel that they are not alone in these challenging times," Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang said during the send-off at the Provincial Capitol in Mati City on Tuesday (Jan. 11).

The convoy proceeded to Surigao City where they boarded a navy vessel which took them to the Port of Jubang in Dapa, Siargao. The cargo after being unloaded were transferred to the Dapa Command Center.

The team will then meet with Surigao del Norte Governor Francisco Matugas. (with reports from PIO DavOr/PIA/RG Alama)

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