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MALUNGON, Sarangani – The Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles) once again “stretched its wings” and carried out another humanitarian mission by transporting more or less P.7M-worth of relief goods at the typhoon-torn villages of Cabinuangan, Andap and Bamboo, all in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province.
TFOE national president Salvador Ramos said the convoy have reached the heavily affected villages on December 23, “just right on time for the two-day distribution of over 2,200 packs of relief goods consisting 5 kilos of rice, loaf bread, 2 bot. 500ml mineral water, 3 pcs canned goods, 3pcs noodles, 3pcs brand new clothes and assorted medicines for poor calamity victims – “to have something to take on Christmas day.”
“I am certain this is our second largest humanitarian mission since our first distribution of relief goods to the flood victims of typhoon Sendong in the cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iligan last year,” Ramos said in a huddle of newsmen, as he extend utmost gratitude to all the support that was stressed by different Philippine Eagles regional offices, business firms such as KCC Mall, Bio-Tech Farms and the local government of Malungon, Sarangani through the help of his old buddy, Mayor Reynaldo ‘Bong’ Constantino.
Reports said the keenness of Ramos in conducting charitable undertakings specifically in areas that are heavily affected by natural calamities, have gained the reverence of fellow ‘Kuyas’ which eventually resulted for him to run unopposed during the latest TFOE elections.
His second year headship was conceded by top TFOE national officials during the recently held 31st Philippine Eagles National Congress in General Santos City, graced by no less Philippine Ambassador to the United States and former Senate president Ernesto Maceda who is likewise a long-time member of the Philippine Eagles Club.
Meanwhile, aside from the first consignment of relief goods composed of 50 sacks of rice, 500 pieces Pacman bags, 500 t-shirts, 7 boxes of medicines and assorted clothing that were earlier delivered by RSW Social Welfare Office staff Irish A. Villanueva-Gonzales, the Constantino administration have again sent another consignment of relief goods to Comval Province, late last week.
The bags of rice, medicines, used clothes, canned goods and noodles were transported by local tourism employees and teachers of Malungon Christian Learning Center (MCLC) on board the MHO ‘rescuer’ vehicle, the report said.
It can be recalled that on January 2012, the LGU and local residents of Malungon town also supported the TFOE’s humanitarian mission with P400, 000-worth aid for victims of typhoon Sendong in Region 10.
In line, Ramos has conferred Constantino with a plaque of recognition which conveys the organization’s profound gratitude and acknowledgement to all the assistance that was stressed by the LGU to catastrophe victims.
In an exclusive interview, Ramos has applauded the dedication, vigor, cooperation and unity that was shown by the Socsksargen-based Eagles, NCR, Bicol and Davao Regions, Cave City, Santikan,Kagayha-an, Zamboanga City, Global City, Taguig, Kuya Lino Dabi and the Metro Pagadian chapter, which keyed to the success of the TFOE humanitarian mission. (Isagani Palma-MALUNGON INFORMATION OFFICE).
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