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BOC donates abandoned, forfeited goods to Cebu earthquake victims
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has donated abandoned and forfeited goods to aid victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu.
The donation, primarily from the Manila International Container Port (MICP), includes 1,087 assorted tents and 56 Rapid Emergency Tents for temporary shelter.
Also included in the aid are 50 mobile power supply units and one bio-toilet unit.
Over 100 sacks of rice were donated for food assistance.
MICP District Collector Rizalino Jose Torralba expressed hope that the donation would bring comfort to affected Filipinos.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will distribute the items, which will help the 547,394 people affected by the calamity as of October 6.
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