17,000 face masks, medicines brought to Batangas

In partnership with MMDA, the PHAPCares Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines , donated over 16,500 respiratory masks at the evacuation centers in Sto. Tomas and Padre Garcia.The donation was in response to Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s call for help for communities affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

Early Tuesday morning, MMDA Deputy Chairman Undersecretary Frisco San Juan Jr. said they received the face and N-95 masks and goggles that was meant for use by agency responders. On Monday morning, a rescue team and emergency composed of 30 personnel of the MMDA were deployed to Batangas province to assist residents affected by the volcanic eruption.

We salute those hardworking volunteers who go about their relief operations behind the scenes, quietly working, away from the cameras, without any social media posts. 👍👏👏

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