PCG transports about 9,000 relief boxes for Kristine victims in Bicol

PCG transports about 9,000 relief boxes for Kristine victims in Bicol

By: - Reporter / @FArgosinoINQ
/ 11:28 AM November 03, 2024

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Search and rescue operations in Zone 6, Libon, Albay, October 23, 2024. | PHOTO: Official Facebook page of Coast Guard District Bicol

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has transported approximately 9,000 relief boxes to aid families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) in the Bicol Region.

In a report on Sunday, the agency said 75 tons of supplies from the Department of Social Welfare and Development were transferred by three PCG vessels during All Souls’ Day (November 2).

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PCG vessels BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), BRP Malabrigo (MRRV-4402) and BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4403) conducted a simultaneous transport of relief supplies to Bicol. They came from Pier 2, Quezon Boulevard in Cebu City.

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READ: 150 deaths due to combined effects of Leon, Kristine – NDRRMC

Meanwhile, the number of reported deaths due to the combined effects of Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon (international name: Kong-rey) is now at 150, the latest the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) data revealed.

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The NDRRMC also reported that Kristine and Leon have so far affected over eight million people nationwide.

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