The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has donated more than 100 sacks of rice, 56 pieces of Rapid Emergency Tents, 1,087 pieces of assorted tents, and 50 units of mobile power supply to thousands of earthquake-affected areas in Cebu.
The donation, which came mostly from the Manila International Container Port (MICP), also includes a bio-toilet unit to ensure proper sanitation for displaced residents.
The donated items were previously declared abandoned and subsequently forfeited in favor of the government.
In line with customs procedures and upon approval, these goods were officially released and turned over to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to support its ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
BOC Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, who previously served as Undersecretary of the Department of National Defense and Administrator of the OCD, emphasized the significance of ensuring that government resources are directed to the people in times of crisis.
“In moments like this, every donation can make a difference for our countrymen who have lost their homes and security. Having worked with the OCD in the past, I am aware of the immediate needs of our people,” Nepomuceno said.
