Senator Mark Villar extends aid to Mindanao earthquake victims

Senator Mark Villar has expressed solidarity with communities in Mindanao affected by the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that recently struck parts of the southern Philippines.

The senator also conveyed his condolences to families who lost loved ones and extended support to those displaced or otherwise affected by the disaster.

“Taos-puso po akong nakiramay at nanalangin para sa mga nawalan ng mahal sa buhay, nasugatan, at sa mga pamilyang napilitang lumikas dahil sa sakunang ito. Sa ganitong panahon ng pagsubok, mahalagang maramdaman ng ating mga kababayan na hindi sila nag-iisa at handa nating silang tulungan,” Villar said.

He stressed the importance of ensuring that assistance reaches affected communities as relief operations and damage assessments continue in quake-hit areas.

“Habang nagpapatuloy ang mga response at assessment efforts sa mga apektadong lugar, mahalagang maipaabot agad ang kinakailangang tulong sa ating mga kababayan upang makatulong sa kanilang pagbangon,” he added.

As part of ongoing relief efforts, Villar sent rice and drinking water for distribution to affected families through the General Santos City local government.

The senator also assured residents in impacted areas that his office remains prepared to provide further assistance if needed.

“Nais kong tiyakin sa ating mga kababayan sa Mindanao na narito tayo upang tumulong. Patuloy tayong makikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na pamahalaan at iba pang kinauukulang ahensya upang masuportahan ang relief at recovery efforts sa mga apektadong komunidad,” he said.

Villar likewise expressed confidence that affected communities would recover through collective action and mutual support.

“Sa pamamagitan ng bayanihan, malasakit, at pagtutulungan, naniniwala akong makakabangon ang ating mga kababayan mula sa pagsubok na ito. Kasama ninyo kami sa bawat hakbang ng inyong pagbangon,” Villar concluded.

-Paraluman News