MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) will continue to transform the lives of Typhoon Yolanda survivors through long term projects in keeping with its commitment to be in service of the Filipino.
To date, a total of P82,737,748.72 has been utilized for relief activities which has so far served a total of 3,636,475 individuals. For rehabilitation activities, P54,634, 635 has been disbursed for various rebuilding projects. The funds were generated through Sagip Kapamilya and the Tulong Na, Tabang Na campaign of ABS-CBN.
303 fishing boats have been distributed, while the other 254 are under construction through bayanihan of recipient communities. The distribution of the target 4,000 boats for Samar and Leyte will be completed this month.
To date, four new classrooms have been turned over to DepEd, 21 are being constructed, 10 are undergoing repairs and 108 are set to be built.
Through partnerships with government agencies like the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), several support services, farm and marine inputs as well technical training and marketing support will be made available to farmers and fisherfolk in the coming months.
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