Malate Manila- The spirit of Bayanihan is evident in the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office IV-MiMaRoPa as volunteers flocked to help in packing, handling and hauling of food packs and hygiene kits for the victims of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Northern Palawan.

Carina Suya, student of the Lyceum of the Philippines together with her classmates joined the packing of hygiene kits. “Ito ang aming paraan para makatulong kami sa mga nasalanta ng bagyo”, she said. Though she felt tired, her dedication to help gives strength to continue the benevolent act.

DSWD targets to prepare 5000 hygiene kits for the victims in the region. The said kits contains 1 toothpaste in tube , 5 pcs toothbrush, 3 pcs bath soap, one bottle shampoo, 3 pcs bar laundry soap, 2 pcs comb, 1 pack sanitary napkins and 1 pc nail cutter.

“Masaya kami sa aming ginagawa, kahit nakakapagod pero yung tumutulong ka sa iba na hindi nag-aantay ng kapalit, iba ang pakiramdam” says Beth Zapra, a  Barangay Health Worker from Caloocan City.

The 5,000 relief packs is said to be delivered within the week through the help of the Philippine Coast guard and private shipping lines. The DSWD assures that all goods prepared reach the affected families and individuals.###