Ayala group provides 7,900 food packs for families affected by ‘Pepito,’ ‘Quinta’

The Ayala group of companies came together in support of communities severely affected by typhoons Pepito and Quinta, which slammed many communities in Luzon.

A total of 7,900 food packs were mobilized over three days of relief operations, which helped tide over the food needs of over 5,300 families. Ayala Foundation, Ayala’s social development arm, helps coordinate the group’s disaster relief and rehabilitation initiatives, under the banner Project Pananagutan.

Ayala foundations — Governor Danilo Suarez and Vice Governor Samuel Nantes (fourth and fifth from left) at the ceremonial turnover of food assistance from the Ayala group for families affected by Typhoons Pepito and Quinta. Also in photo are (from left) Quezon Provincial Administrator Obet Gajo, Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan, Ayala Coop General Manager Dina Orosa, and Ayala Foundation Senior Director for Corporate Communications Cel Amores.

On October 21, the Ayala group sent 1,400 emergency water and food packs, through the help of Manila Water Foundation, serving as the first wave of its support for Quezon residents. On October 24, 3,500 packs and 1,500 protective face masks were brought by the Ayala Foundation team to Quezon residents. With the help of the Ayala Multi-Purpose Cooperative, the group distributed 3,000 rice packs at the height of Typhoon Quinta on October 26. For its part, Globe Telecom providing connectivity support to be used by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office.

The support for Quezon communities was ceremonially turned over by Ayala Foundation President Ruel Maranan to Quezon Province Governor Danilo Suarez and Vice Governor Samuel Nantes. Also present to show support was Ayala Multi-Purpose Cooperative General Manager Dina Orosa.

Said Gov. Suarez: “In behalf of my province, the province of Quezon, kami ay nagpapasalamat ng buong-puso sa napakagandang programa at tulong na ibinibigay sa amin ng Ayala Foundation. Kami’y nagagalak na big corporations like this, hindi nakakalimot sa kanilang mga nahihirapang kababayan sa pamamagitan ng pagtulong na ito. At sana’y, ito na rin ang panawagan namin doon sa iba na ring may korporasyon na maayos naman ang kalagayan sa mga panahong ito na maraming nangangailangan, sana ay maging generous sila sa pagtulong.”

project pananagutan — The second tranche of water and food packs for Quezon families were delivered and assembled at the Quezon Convention Center.

“In behalf of our 37,000-plus members, the Ayala Coop is always there to help and support undertakings or projects of the Ayala group, [especially] when it comes to community service,” Orosa said.

Said Maranan: “Kami po sa Ayala group of companies ay nakikiisa sa lahat ng naapektuhan nitong nakaraang bagyo. Sana po lahat kayo ay maging matatag at asahan niyo na kami sa Ayala group of companies ay naririto at handang makiisa sa inyo, at sama-sama po tayo na harapin itong pagsubok na ito. Kaya maging matatag lamang at lahat po tayo ay sana’y maging magiting sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.”

About Ayala Foundation

As the social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation envisions communities where people are creative, productive, self-reliant, and proud to be Filipino. Ayala Foundation is committed to community development, working closely with communities in identifying compelling developmental needs and providing suitable solutions with measurable outcomes. Its main program areas are Education, Community Leadership, Suitable and Sustainable Livelihood, and Arts and Culture.

For more information, visit www.ayalafoundation.org