Robredo-led relief drive raises over P70 million in goods, cash for Odette victims

The Office of Vice President (OVP) Leni Robredo said Thursday that the Robredo People's Council's (RPC) relief operations center in Quezon City has raised P42.35 million worth of relief goods on top of P33.58 million worth of cash donations for distribution to the victims of Typhoon Odette.

The OVP, in a statement, said nearly 5,000 volunteers also worked in shifts, round-the-clock, at the relief hub to repack sacks of rice, noodles, biscuits, canned goods, hygiene kits, face masks, and bottles of alcohol, among others, for distribution to Odette survivors.

The P33.58-million cash donation, on the other hand, was made under the Tanging Yaman Foundation.

The Tanging Yaman Foundation will be open to receive and repack goods until the end of January.

RPC, on the other hand, is the umbrella organization of campaign volunteers for Robredo's 2022 presidential bid.

Dr. Eric Tan, a coordinator for the group Bikers 4 Leni, described the relief efforts led by Robredo as a well-oiled machine.

“If you can realize that she has been the most productive Vice President we’ve ever had, how much more when she’s  President?  Tan said.

Bembette Ladip of the Theresians with Leni, for her part, said she was impressed how smooth sailing the relief operations were.

“The people were polite and respectful. It was truly a reflection of the leaders we're supporting, and I am glad that my youngest had this experience as a first-time volunteer,” Ladip added.

At press time, more batches of relief goods are scheduled to be dispatched from the relief operations center. — BM, GMA News