Government extended substantial volume of relief goods to Bohol quake victims, says Aquino October 24, 2013

From the Website of the President links:  http://www.president.gov.ph/news/government-extended-substantial-volume-of-relief-goods-to-bohol-quake-victims-says-aquino/ News Government extended substantial volume of relief goods to Bohol quake victims, says Aquino October 24, 2013   Both the national and the local government were able to provide 163,000 food packs to 60,000 families affected by the October 15 quake in Bohol, President Benigno S. Aquino III reported on Thursday. In an interview in Sagbayan, Bohol, the President said the local government of Sagbayan was able to do five rounds of relief operations to the victims. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) made at least three rounds of providing packs which could last for two to three days, he said. These figures are separate from the assistance being extended by private donors, the President said, which include various organizations like the World Food (Programme), the Philippine Red Cross, Shelter Box and other foundations. There are also members of the private sector that can not be considered NGOs who extended help, he said. The President also asked relief organizations and local government units to coordinate with one another so that relief goods could reach everyone. In the government’s efforts to rebuild damaged infrastructure, the President said that although its takes time, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will be working hard to connect isolated areas in Bohol. He said the DPWH made an assurance that the four damaged bridges in Bohol will be repaired in less than a month. By November 20 or earlier, these bridges could be rebuilt, the President said. Office of the President Website http://president.gov.ph/ links:  http://www.president.gov.ph/news/government-extended-substantial-volume-of-relief-goods-to-bohol-quake-victims-says-aquino/ OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS PROMOTIONS WEBSITES Human Rights Advocacy Promotions | Human Rights Home - Human rights Promotions Website http://www.humanrightspromotions.co.nr PROTECTION AND PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------

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