By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
Piddig,
Ilocos Norte—Employees of the local government here have set up several drop
boxes where concerned citizens may drop off their goodies for victims of Taal
volcano eruption.
Anna Liza Gaspar, head of the Human Resource department
said concerned individuals may drop off their donations such as water, food,
clothing and hygiene kit at the municipal hall lobby on or before January 21, 2020.
Interested donors outside Piddig town may also send their addresses for pick-up
of their donations at their convenient time.
“The employees of the municipal government of Piddig,
Ilocos Norte have started a relief goods drive for the evacuees of the Taal
Volcano eruption. Drop boxes are available at the municipal hall lobby. Here in
Piddig, thru the leadership of Mayor Eddie Guillen, we help those who are in
need,” said in the official Facebook Page of the Piddig local government unit
posted on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Veterinary Office led by Dr.
Loida Valenzuela is calling on all volunteers to provide assistance to the
animal industry sector within the affected areas.
Ms. Valenzuela said she herself is planning to volunteer
to assist in the rehabilitation efforts particularly for the welfare of the
animals.
“Several animal group advocates have already signified
their intent to help but only those in the mainland can be reach out as of the
moment. We cannot get in to the island yet,” Valenzuela said citing she is also
in close coordination with an international group for the provision of food for
the affected animals.
“Please coordinate your efforts to the Batangas Provincial
Veterinary Office care of Dr. Rommel Marasigan, Provincial Veterinarian at +63 917 804
5967. Your help is badly needed,” she added.
Ilocos Norte Vice Governor Cecile Araneta-Marcos also
enjoined Capitol employees just after the flag raising ceremony to offer a
minute of prayer for the affected victims of volcanic eruption.
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