In partnership with Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, the Ako Bicol party-list has launched an extensive relief and rescue operation in Bicol during typhoon “Kristine.”
Representative Zaldy Co said Romualdez answered Ako Bicol’s call for aid by dispatching 20 rubber boats, outboard motors, and essential rescue equipment, which were delivered via a C130 military aircraft.
The shipment, which arrived at the height of search-and-rescue operations in Bicol, included life vests, life buoys, traction ropes, and rope-throwing bags to strengthen local rescue efforts.
“These tools were vital as we faced severe flooding that displaced thousands of our countrymen. We are deeply grateful for Speaker Romualdez’s prompt action,” Co said.
The rescue equipment had been distributed to the Camarines Sur local government, 9th Infantry Division, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine National Police-Maritime Group which significantly beefed up their capability in conducting rescue missions across heavily affected areas.
Co cited the party-list distributed over 18,000 food packs across the region with 12,218 provided in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and 5,793 sourced from Ako Bicol’s resources.
The distribution reached 19 barangays, mainly in Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon, benefiting families in critical need.
