Damayan continues relief work in Bicol

For most people in the Bicol region that was devastated by super typhoon "Reming" in November last year, the process of rebuilding their lives has been slow and difficult.

Three months after the calamity, many of them continue to live in an evacuation camp or in a relative’s home. Everyday, they continue to struggle where to find food to feed their children and themselves after losing their livelihood to Reming.

In a commitment to help these residents rebuild their lives, The STAR’s Operation Damayan will conduct another relief rehabilitation mission in affected areas of Bicol this February.

Damayan volunteers will distribute relief goods as well as provide pang-kabuhayan packages to Reming victims.

Damayan will also conduct a relief operation in Balud, Masbate that was ravaged by typhoon "Seniang" in December.

Generous readers who would like to share their blessings may send in their donations to Operation Damayan. Please call 527-7901 to 10 and look for any of the following coordinators: Emie Cruz, Melita Dioso or Myra Sabalboro.

Meanwhile, Operation Damayan acknowledges donations totaling P484,435.25 from the following: Gina Sabeniano Icaranom, P3,000; Anonymous, P10,000; Soledad Quiazon, P3,000; Phil. STAR Credit & Collection, P1,800; Atty. Gary Sancio, P500; Regulo Baritugo, P2,000; Advocates of the Holy Spirit, P5,760; Nora Abas, P2,600; National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), P2,000; Dr. D.A. Madulid, P500; Frank Pe, P20,000; Cesar V. Tuazon and Jose Viado Jr., P15,000; Ramon Gumatay, P5,000; Phil. STAR Accounting Department, P1,220; Various donors from Phil. STAR, P1,980; Insular Life employees, P22,823.25; Valenzuela public health physicians, P5,000; Mark Pangilinan, P10,000; International Container Terminal Services, P10,000; Leslie Corp., P50,000 and donations in kind; EQPCI, P330,000; Innovatonix, P21,600; Pharmaworld, P20,000; United Link Pharmaceutical, P5,000; P/CSINP Dominador Arevalo, P1,000; Anonymous, P100,000; Makibahagi Corona-Ass, California, USA, P98,000; Magsaysay Maritime, P10,000; Mr. Romula and Teresa Lara, P9,800; Thomas Skinner, P7,350 and Maybank, P17,600.