Manila Bulletin
Tacloban City’s Yolanda Commemorative Ride raises P15 million for ‘Rolly’ victims
A commemorative bike ride, "SIKAD: Urusa nga Pagpitad para ha Pag-uswag," was held in Tacloban City to raise funds for victims of super typhoon Rolly.
The event, organized by Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda Romualdez, coincided with the seventh anniversary of typhoon Yolanda.
Over 2,000 cyclists participated, raising approximately P15 million in cash and in-kind donations.
The donations are expected to be turned over to affected families in the Bicol region.
Rep. Martin Romualdez stated that the event is a way for the people of Eastern Visayas, who were victims of Yolanda, to 'pay it forward' to those in need.
He emphasized that the ride signifies solidarity and assures victims in Bicol and other devastated areas that they are not alone.
Rep. Yedda Romualdez expressed hope that victims of Rolly will rise from the devastation, drawing parallels to the recovery of the Waray people after Yolanda.
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