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Makati Med donates protective gears to troops, health workers
The Philippine Navy has received a significant donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) and food packs from the Makati Medical Center (MMC) Foundation to support health workers and troops battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation includes 1,750 surgical masks, 700 dust masks, goggles, and 600 grocery packs containing essential supplies.
These supplies will be distributed by the Naval Task Group-National Capital Region (NTG-NCR) to frontliner troops and health workers.
The MMC Foundation's Executive Director, Marge Barro, handed over the donations to the Navy at their headquarters in Manila.
The Philippine Navy expressed gratitude to the MMC Foundation, acknowledging their consistent partnership in humanitarian and disaster response operations.
These donations are expected to better equip personnel on the frontlines of the COVID-19 containment efforts.
Earlier, the Navy deployed approximately 500 Marines to assist with checkpoints following the enhanced community quarantine implemented across Luzon.
Navy personnel and health workers are currently stationed at various quarantine assistance stations to enforce preventive measures against COVID-19.
The Navy highlighted the crucial role of partner organizations in maintaining the physical readiness of troops and health workers during this ongoing fight against the virus.
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