The Relief Operations “TABANG” Western and Central Visayas has been generating more donations since its launching last December 25, 2021.

As of January 3, 2022, the said donation drive has accumulated a total of P56,856 cash donations and bundles of essential items.

This drive is a collaborative effort of Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 6 and 7, Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) 6 and 7, and 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division (3ID) to help Typhoon Odette’s hard-hit communities in Western and Central Visayas.

The government agencies mentioned above have partnered with renowned shopping malls as drop-off points to generate more donations.

Corporate and individual donors may extend their cash and in-kind support through Relief Operations “Tabang” Western and Central Visayas booths in the following shopping malls: Robinson’s Place and Ayala Malls in Bacolod City; SM City Mall in Mandurriao, Robinson’s Mall (Main), Robinson’s Mall Jaro, and Iloilo Society Commercial in Tagbak, Jaro, all of Iloilo City; and Robinson’s Mall in Pavia, Iloilo.

“This relief drive has revealed the generosity and kindness of the people of Western and Central Visayas to their fellow Visayans who suffered much from the onslaught of Typhoon “Odette.” This is the spirit of ‘Bayanihan” that we need to foster not only during these trying times but also in our everyday life for us to have a peaceful and progressive community,” said 3ID commander Major General Benedict Arevalo.

He also encouraged everyone to display the same kindness, visit “TABANG” drop-off points, and share their blessings with typhoon victims.

“TABANG” Western and Central Visayas relief drive will continue until January 15, 2022./WDJ