NEWS
Lions Club extends relief assistance to flood victims
In response to the need for relief and support of those affected by the recent floods caused by typhoon Norming, the Lions International, through the efforts of its District 301-B Philippines Governor Emilio Capalla, Jr. initiated a relief assistance effort yesterday.
Joined by REACT members, the Lions' relief assistance covered the areas of Tigum, Pavia, Brgy. Cubay, Jaro and Brgy. Ticud, Lapaz.
At Tigum, Pavia, with the support of their barangay captain Gil Gamba, 250 families benefited from the relief assistance. The same number of families in the Integrated Lions Club's adopted barangays at Cubay, Jaro received support. Amidst the 3-kilometer muddy trail towards Brgy. Ticud, Lapaz, relief was also extended to 150 families. A total of 2,000 relief goods were distributed.
The relief goods comprised of a blanket, 2 gantas rice, cans of sardines, sugar, coffee and noodles. It is important to note that the Lions International has mandated that every relief package must always contain a blanket as this is a necessity in calamities such as the one caused by typhoon Norming.(MKVC)
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