By Alma L. Tingcang
PAGADIAN CITY - The outpouring of support from
local and international communities for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda may be tremendous,
but people who have generous hearts always find a way to share their material
blessings.
Thus, relief efforts
were initiated by the management and staff of Caritas Health Shield, Ramona
Fishing Corporation/Ramona Construction, Zamboanga Motors Supply and the office
of Zamboanga del Sur First district Congressman Victor J. Yu.
“We are doing this to
help the victims. Actually, the idea came from Fritzie and Ivy and we were also
very willing and happy to contribute and share, so all of us agreed to help,”
says Michelle Quimada of Ramona Fishing Corp.
To date, donations have
reached 17 sacks of rice, canned goods, bottled water, biscuits, Milo, noodles,
shampoo,soap, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Ms. Fritzie S. Piape,
together with Ms. Evelyn Tumulak initiated this charitable project because they
were so touched by the heartbreaking sight of Yolanda’s aftermath. “It pains to
see people who have nothing to eat, needing food and water. While we are
enjoying abundant supply of God’s blessings, there are those wanting in the
basic necessities of life,” Ms. Piape said.
“It’s heartwarming to
know that you are able to help in your own little way to alleviate their
plight. So it is just right to share God’s blessings to others in need,” she
added.
“We only solicited
relief goods from those offices occupying the Zamboanga Motors building but
there were also sister companies who donated and gave wholeheartedly, and we
are so grateful for their involvement,” explained Ms. Tumulak.
They have already
packed the relief goods and will be sending them out soon to the victims in
Tacloban.
Donations are still
being accepted at Caritas Health Shield office located at the 2nd floor of
Zamboanga Motors Building, Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City. (PIA9)