Lawmaker calls for help for quake victims

Thursday, February 9, 2012

REPRESENTATIVE Jocelyn S. Limkaichong (1st district, Negros Oriental) appealed to government agencies, non-government organizations, private companies and individuals to help victims of 6.9-magnitude quake in her province.

+IBw-We are under a state of calamity. At least 45 of my constituents were confirmed dead, at least 70 still missing, at least 80 injured, thousands in pain of their loved ones' death and in trauma of the unexpected magnitude-6.9 quake that severely hit my province+ICY- The picture of my district - which used to be vibrant - is now dim and gloomy+ADs- our people, in great desperation for everyone's help,+IB0- Limkaichoing said in a statement.

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She said groups and individuals can help the victims by providing food, water, clothing and tents+ADs- rehabilitate the people's state of mind and lives+ADs- and rehabilitate damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

+IBw-Your contribution - monetary or in kind - will surely help ease out the pain, suffering and burden our fellow Filipinos are going through right now. We are in a state of national calamity - and in deep need of your help,+IB0- she said.

Those who wish to help can contact (02) 931-5922 or (02) 931-5001 local 7233 and look for George Alfred Terrado (362-9275), or Norma Manuel (863-6954). They may also directly send contribution to the following bank details:

Account Name: Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Account Number: 34 000 22351
Bank and Branch: BDO-Colon Branch, Dumaguete City

+IBw-You may also issue a check payable to my name, Rep. Jocelyn S. Limkaichong,+IB0- said the lawmaker.

She asked those who wish to help to inform her office of the contribution, through the contact numbers listed above, so they can acknowledge receipt of such.

+IBw-If possible, please fax to our office the bank deposit slip of your contribution at (02) 931-5922,+IB0- Limkaichong said. +ADw-b+AD4-(PR)+ADw-/b+AD4-