Community, Unite to Help Affected People - JTF Marawi

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (June 21, 2017) - The soldiers from the Joint Task Force Marawi conducts repacking of goods from various sets of private and public sectors as assistance to evacuees from Marawi City.

During the twenty-seventh day of the Marawi riots, thousands of civilians who were affected evacuated at evacuation centers. As a result, there are many help such as food, clothing, medicine and water for those affected by the disasters.

Assistance came from not only in Mindanao but also in parts of the Philippines in Luzon and Visayas. "Senders can’t be counted and indicate they want to be part of the aid for our soldiers and other civilians who have been affected by the fight," said Brig. Gen. Rolly Bautista, Commander of Joint Task Force Marawi.

"On behalf of your Armed Forces and police, we are sincerely thankful to all who have helped the victims of this incident. The wishes of our countrymen across the country show the unity of the people to overthrow the terrorist attacks," said Brig. Gen. Bautista.