Three guards nabbed for stealing Taal relief goods

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MANILA: Three security guards were caught pilfering relief goods intended for victims of the Taal Volcano eruption at an evacuation centre in Batangas province.

In a report from the Batangas Police Provincial Office, suspects identified as Junel Roda Romano, 21; Johnson Rey Rollo Manimtim, 29; and Junito Pacatang Mañabo, 32, allegedly stole relief goods worth more than 6,000 pesos at the Batangas Provincial Sports Complex evacuation centre at 6am yesterday.

Police said the security guards filched 127 pieces of instant noodles, 74 pieces of assorted sardines, 19 pieces of assorted cup noodles, 12 plastic bags of rice and 15 pieces of assorted garments.Authorities reminded those in control of relief goods to handle and account for it properly as these should be distributed properly to those who were affected by Taal volcano eruption.

Violators will be held liable to the penalties under Republic Act No. 10121 or the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010. Under this law, prohibited acts include diverting or mis-delivery of relief goods, equipment or other aid commodities. — Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN

 

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