PNP extends aid to typhoon-affected personnel

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As rehabilitation and recovery efforts post-Yolanda continue, the PNP launches its own initiative to help its personnel

AID FOR COPS. PNP Chief Alan Purisima extends aid to affected personnel in Region 8. PNP photo

MANILA, Philippines – As rehabilitation and recovery efforts post-Yolanda continue, the Philippine National Police (PNP) launched its own initiative to help fellow personnel affected by the typhoon – a humanitarian caravan.

On Friday, November 29, PNP Chief Alan Purisima led the distribution of aid to PNP personnel in Eastern Visayas, at the Police Regional Office 8 in Palo, Leyte.

In Region 8, 6 PNP personnel died and 15 were injured, according to the PNP. Two others remain unaccounted for. A total of 6,271 personnel were affected. Aside from that number, 14 dependents of PNP personnel were reported killed.

About 4,250 individual food packs were given to 3,187 uniformed and non-uniformed personnel affected by Yolanda in the region.

The packs consisted of rice canned foods, water and clothes. Camouflage green, combat boots, socks, athletic shirts and blankets were also distributed. The PNP also plans to give affected personnel construction materials to help them rebuild their homes.

Aside from basic needs, the PNP Health Service sent 34 boxes of medicines and supplies, including pain relievers, antibiotics, and vitamins. Doctors, psychologists, nurses and aid men also visited the area to offer medical assistance after the typhoon.

Cash assistance

From the police community, the PNP was able to raise a total of P3.7 million in cash to assist victims.

Additionally, the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Inc (AFPMBAI) provided P4 million for affected members of the PNP and the Armed Forces in Leyte and Samar. The Public Safety Savings and Loan Associated Inc (PSSLAI) also increased the amount of its calamity loan from P50,000 to P100,000 and extended payment periods with low interest rates.

The Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc (PSMBFI) meanwhile released insurance benefits of P71,000 each for the families of 6 PNP personnel who died. It also donated generators, water purifiers, and computer equipment.

Immediately after the typhoon, PNP personnel failed to show up in their posts, which spurred the need for police from other regions to augment security forces in the areas. 

Yolanda ripped through central Philippines on Friday, November 8, leaving over 5,500 dead and thousands more missing. – Natashya Gutierrez/Rappler.com

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