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Filipinos affected by massive floods and Taal Volcano's recent volcanic activity got immediate assistance from ABS-CBN Foundation as it continues to serve Filipinos in need wherever they are in the country.
Among those that have received assistance were mothers Jocelyn Hernandez of Oriental Mindoro and Rose Gonzales of San Mateo, Rizal who both fled from their homes with their families to avoid possible danger due to continuous rains. Jocelyn, who no longer has a home to come back to as flood water took down the walls of their house, was able to get rice, canned goods, hygiene kits, alcohol, face masks and clothes for her family. Rose and her family, on the other hand, received hot meals, vitamins and face masks together with over 1,200 other evacuees staying at Brgy. Sta. Ana Elementary School during the height of the rain. Rose shared in an interview with TV Patrol why she and her loved ones have decided to leave their home early. “Hindi na po namin ma'am hintayin na nandiya-diyan na 'yung tubig sa amin. Kasi kung three days po 'yung ulan-ulan ng gabi, three days din po akong hindi natutulog. Naranasan ko na po talaga 'yung lumangoy kami, grabe. Pagkatapos noon naiwan sa amin 'yung kati po sa katawan kaya dalang-dala na po talaga ako."
Aside from Rizal, ABS-CBN Foundation also went to Marikina City, Zambales and Batangas to bring relief goods for those affected by the floods. Meanwhile, 3,979 families in evacuation centers in Tanauan City and the municipalities of Agoncillo, Laurel, Balete and Nasugbu in Batangas have also received help through "Tulong Tulong Sa Taal". Frontliners who respond to calls for help during the Taal Volcano's activities were given N95 masks, alcohol and vitamins. "Pantawid Ng Pag-Ibig" continues to aid those who have lost their jobs and their livelihoods were severely affected by the pandemic just like the dressmakers and tailors of Taytay, Rizal. Through community pantry organizer Camille Balabis, the Foundation learned about their community's struggles and they were among the 400 families in Brgy. Dalangan who have received rice and canned goods. Camille told TV Patrol, “Isang meal a day 'yung ma-survive nila sobrang tuwang-tuwa na po sila nun. So much more pa kaya ito na ilang kilong bigas 'yung nakuha nila, palagay ko po magtatagal ng ilang araw 'yung supply so malaking-malaking bagay po talaga 'to."
Last July, "Pantawid Ng Pag-Ibig" also made stops in Bulacan, Manila, Navotas, Pateros, Caloocan, Valenzuela and Taguig to bring help to those in need. With more stricter community quarantine restrictions being imposed in Metro Manila and other areas in the country to avoid a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the most threatening Delta Variant, Filipinos can still expect assistance from ABS-CBN News and ABS-CBN Foundation with the help of donors and partner organizations. For more details on how to donate, visit www.abs-cbnfoundation.com or @abscbnfoundationinc on Facebook.
