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For his 52nd birthday, President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III will fly to Dumaguete to sympathize with the victims of the deadly earthquake.
He noted that Aquino "has been keeping abreast of the situation since the earthquake struck yesterday morning."
"The President continues to appeal for citizens to cooperate with the authorities, and to keep in mind that public safety must be kept the highest priority. This is an unusual situation which calls for the utmost responsibility, particularly in disseminating information. It does no one any good to sensationalize the situation," said Lacierda.
He added that several helicopters from the East Mindanao Command, West Mindanao Command, and the Philippine Coast Guard have been sent to affected areas for the rescue operations.
Aquino is coordinating with Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong for reief operations in areas like Guihulngan City, and the municipalities of La Libertad, Tayasan, and Jimalalud, said Lacierda.
Lacierda meanwhile urged the public to donate food, water, or clothing. He said a donation desk will be set up at the DSWD Field Office VII located at M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City with hotline (032) 232-1192.
DSWD already sent 2,000 family packs, 2,000 bottles of mineral water, boxes of canned goods, tents, mats, blankets and mosquito nets to Negros Oriental, said Lacierda.
"In keeping with the values of servant leadership espoused by his family, President Aquino will spend his birthday tomorrow in Dumaguete City," said Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda.
Aquino turns 52 on February 8.
Lacierda said Aquino will inspect quake-hit areas and meet with locals affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake.He noted that Aquino "has been keeping abreast of the situation since the earthquake struck yesterday morning."
"The President continues to appeal for citizens to cooperate with the authorities, and to keep in mind that public safety must be kept the highest priority. This is an unusual situation which calls for the utmost responsibility, particularly in disseminating information. It does no one any good to sensationalize the situation," said Lacierda.
He added that several helicopters from the East Mindanao Command, West Mindanao Command, and the Philippine Coast Guard have been sent to affected areas for the rescue operations.
Aquino is coordinating with Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong for reief operations in areas like Guihulngan City, and the municipalities of La Libertad, Tayasan, and Jimalalud, said Lacierda.
Lacierda meanwhile urged the public to donate food, water, or clothing. He said a donation desk will be set up at the DSWD Field Office VII located at M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City with hotline (032) 232-1192.
DSWD already sent 2,000 family packs, 2,000 bottles of mineral water, boxes of canned goods, tents, mats, blankets and mosquito nets to Negros Oriental, said Lacierda.
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