Press Release
September 28, 2009

Villar opens Ondoy relief hotlines, drop-off center

Following the most devastating typhoon in recent memory, Senator Manny Villar has set up 24-hour hotlines, dubbed Tulong Villar Relief Assistance Hotlines, and designated a drop-off center for people who want to help those affected.

"Although floods have generally receded, many areas remain under water," said Villar. "We need to quickly extricate our countrymen who have suffered so much already. Those in evacuation centers also need our help."

With the cooperation of the Nacionalista Party and its supporters, the Villar group has already seen to the needs of almost 18,000 individuals affected by Ondoy. Said Atty. Adel Tamano, NP spokeman: "Senator Villar and popular TV personality Willie Revillame yesterday flew by chopper to deliver food and supplies to residents trapped by floods in Marikina, Cainta, and Pasig. Later, they joined myself and Rep. Gilbert Remulla in distributing water, rice, noodles, and canned goods to a Quezon City barangay."

Villar is heading a systematic three-pronged effort to assist victims of Ondoy, which ravaged much of Southern Luzon, particularly Metro Manila. It submerged many areas of the metropolis with unprecedented speed and severity, killing more than 80 people and displacing 330,000 as it dropped a month's worth of rain in a day.

A total of 40 teams with trucks have been sent out to rescue stranded individuals, and distribute relief goods to various evacuation centers in Bulacan, Angono, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Quezon City, and other hard-hit locations particularly Cainta and Marikina.

Donations and supplies from anyone wishing to help are accepted at all entrances of Star Mall Edsa corner Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. "Right now, the most important thing is to help as many people as we can. We have the capability to make sure your donations reach those who most need them. Let's work together at this most trying time," Villar said.

Those needing assistance or wishing to volunteer may call the Tulong Villar Relief Assistance Hotlines: 0917-857-7368 and 0917-4226800.

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