Owwa conducts relief operations for storm survivors

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

AFTER Tropical Storm Sendong hit Northern Mindanao, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa) conducted relief operations for the affected overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

The affected barangays in Cagayan de Oro were identified through data collated from the Office of Civil Defense and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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Owwa-Northern Mindanao also conducted actual site visits and consultation with OFW families.

Due to the damage to the Cagayan de Oro City’s water system, safe drinking water and ready-to-eat food are the most needed commodities.

Responding to this need, Owwa packed relief goods consisting of two bottles of mineral water at 10 liters per bottle, instant noodles, sardines, corned beef and crackers.

A total of 1,278 packs were distributed. (PR)