The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) sent several relief supplies to be distributed 300 families that were affected by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) at Albay and Catanduanes.

PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon stated that these emergency relief packages consist of both food and non-food items to help these families get by.

“We are sending more critical relief supplies in Bicol so that our fellowmen there will have additional food to eat and items to be used in their daily lives. We will continue to support them until they are back on their feet again,” said Senator Gordon.

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The aid includes hygiene kits such as shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste and toothbrush; sleeping kit containing sleeping mat, mosquito net and blanket; tarpaulins to serve as emergency shelter; 10-liter collapsible water container as well as food items such as rice, noodles, canned goods and coffee.

Gordon visited the affected communities in Catanduanes and the damaged areas in Albay last Tuesday.

“We are horrified by the devastation caused by this typhoon in many areas. It has smashed into people’s lives and livelihoods on top of the relentless physical, emotional and economic toll of Covid-19. Most of them lost their livelihood and their homes, and we assure them that we are here to help,” he said.

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