AYALA CORPORATION: Ayala group expands relief ops in typhoon-stricken areas

Ayala Corporation issued the following announcement on Nov. 13.

The Ayala Group of Companies expands its relief operations to cover more affected communities. Immediately after the aftermath of Typoon Ulysses (international name Vamco), Manila Water deployed water tankers to evacuation centers in various communities to ensure availability of clean water supply for the evacuees. Rescue boats were also dispatched to help those whose houses were submerged in water in flooded areas.

Manila Water is currently working with LGUs to reach other evacuation areas in the East zone. Currently, the group is working with local government units to bring much-needed food packs to the most affected families in Greater Manila Area, including Baseco in Manila's Port Area, Marikina, and Rizal.

Meanwhile, in other areas and in partnership with Rise Against Hunger, Ayala Coop is set to send vitamin-fortified rice packs to Albay (1,500 packs) and Catanduanes (1,500 packs), which have been most affected by the recent typhoons. This shipment will also come with bedsheets from Ayala Land’s Seda Hotels and medicines from AC Health’s Generika.

Globe is offering the following FREE services to affected customers in Metro Manila, Nueva Ecija, eastern portion of Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Quezon, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Quirino, central and southern portions of Nueva Vizcaya, southern portion of Benguet, southern portion of La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Batangas, Marinduque, northern portion of Occidental Mindoro including Lubang Island, northern portion of Oriental Mindoro, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias and Ticao Islands:

Globe Prepaid

- Unli calls to Globe and TM

- Unli text to all networks for 3 days

Globe Postpaid

- Continuous Mobile service regardless of account's payment status (until November 14)

TM

- Unli calls to Globe and TM

- Unli text to all networks for 3 days

Globe At Home

- Free 5GB for 3 days for both postpaid and prepaid Wi-Fi customers

- Bill charge reversal for postpaid customers with no connection

Globe will also activate free call, Wi-Fi, and charging stations via its Dyip Sagip program.

Previously, the Ayala group, in coordination with the LGUs also distributed drinking water and food packs for those affected by Typhoons Pepito (international name Saudel), Quinta (international name Molave), and Rolly (international name Goni).

Immediately after Typhoon Ulysses slammed Metro Manila, the Ayala group led by its water service arm, Manila Water coordinated with various LGUs to deploy water tankers in evacuation areas to help ensure clean water supply for affected families. Rescue boats were also dispatched to help those whose houses were submerged in water in flooded areas.

Original source: https://www.ayala.com.ph/press-room/press-releases/ayala-group-expands-relief-ops-typhoon-stricken-areas