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As Typhoon Carina compounded by the southwest monsoon or the ‘Habagat’ continues to batter a large part of the country, the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Wednesday called for volunteers to help in the repacking of family food packs for households affected by the weather disturbance.
“We request interested individuals or groups to join us as we repack relief goods for our kababayans affected by the typhoon and the Habagat. This will ensure that we have enough food packs to sustain the needs of our kababayans,” DSWD Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said.
The Social Welfare Department said those interested to volunteer may contact, Shara Lee of the DSWD-National Resource Operations Center at mobile number 09260612646 and email addressThe DSWD repacking center is at the NROC warehouse located along Chapel Road, Barangay 195 in Pasay City. Dumlao reminded those who want to volunteer to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, as well as to bring a water bottle container and their own food.
“We thank in advance those who want to join us in the production of family food packs. We know that the spirit of volunteerism is alive in times like this,” Dumlao said.
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