Typhoon victims receive drinking water

MANILA, Philippines - At least 3,400 families affected by Typhoon Lando have been provided with safe drinking water by the Maynilad Water Services Inc.

The company brought over 6,000 containers in various sizes to some areas in Isabela, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Benguet, Pangasinan, Pampanga and Quezon province.

At least 2,000 sheets of galvanized iron were also distributed to families in General Nakar town, Quezon province.

The relief operation was conducted in partnership with the Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Department of Social Welfare and Development-National Resource and Operation Center, Philex Group Foundation Inc., Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System and non-governmental organization International Citizen Service.