ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Oct. 5, 2013) – The Mindanao Examiner Regional Newspaper has donated books and school supplies, used clothing and toys, among others to the Philippine National Red Cross for distribution to children who were displaced by three weeks of fighting between troops and separatists rebels in Zamboanga City.
The fighting, which began September 9, forced over 100,000 people to flee their homes and are now staying in temporary shelters.
The donation was made possible with the assistance of The Asia Foundation, Ron Bates, from the United States and employees and families of the Mindanao Examiner.
Editor Ahmed Baldomero handed over the donation to the local chapter of the Red Cross in Pettit Barracks in Zamboanga City.
The Mindanao Examiner earlier assisted in the distribution of 200 bottled water and about 195 sandwiches donated by friends Ellen Diaz, Mary Grace Jacinto, Joan Oribello and Maritess Fernandez for soldiers and policemen in the frontlines.
The media company has its own pro-poor program as part of its social responsibility to help the less fortunate and poor sector of the community. (Alvin Lardizabal)
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