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==Red Cross Region 2 chapter launches Million Volunteer Run== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=62409 | |||
*Friday, November 04, 2011 | |||
:by Thelma C.Bicarme | |||
CABARROGUIS, Quirino, November 4 (PIA) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Cagayan Valley chapter is taking another milestone with the regional launching of the Million Volunteer Run in this province today, in time with the birthday of Congressman Dakila Carlo E. Cua. | |||
PRC Quirino Chapter administrator Jesusa Leal said the different provincial chapters namely, | |||
Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan, Santiago City with Ifugao will be joining the regional launching this morning and the orientation meeting to be held at 1:00 this afternoon at the Cua residence at Baro a Lubong, Mangandingay, this municipality. | |||
“This is part of our preparation for the Million Volunteer Run on December 4 which will be held simultaneously in the entire country to mark the International Volunteer Day on December 5,” Leal said. | |||
Leal added that the Million Volunteer Run will work in conjunction with “143 Red Cross,” a volunteer flagship program where the PRC trains 44 people in every barangay, one leader and 43 members, as disaster responders and providers of basic assistance such as first aid and psychological support. | |||
The chapter administrator likewise urged all volunteers to join the activity stressing that the PRC is an organization whose operation depends on its volunteers. (TCB/PIA 2) | |||
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Each vendor-beneficiary is provided with a total of P15,000 to cover the acquisition of a vending cart and accessory livelihood tools; working capital for procurement or production of marketable goods or services; trainings on production skills, entrepreneurship and business management; and in securing business permits to operate in designated areas. | Each vendor-beneficiary is provided with a total of P15,000 to cover the acquisition of a vending cart and accessory livelihood tools; working capital for procurement or production of marketable goods or services; trainings on production skills, entrepreneurship and business management; and in securing business permits to operate in designated areas. | ||
Meanwhile, the OFW Association, which received P140,883, will engage in the production of bags and baskets out of plastics straps. (TCB/RBE/PIA 2) | Meanwhile, the OFW Association, which received P140,883, will engage in the production of bags and baskets out of plastics straps. (TCB/RBE/PIA 2) | ||
==Typhoons Mina, Pedring and Quiel affect NABCOR’s collection, procurement== | ==Typhoons Mina, Pedring and Quiel affect NABCOR’s collection, procurement== | ||