Article by: Roniel R. Arguillas - CTPCMC ICE Officer
OPERATION ODETTE TO THE PEOPLE OF SIARGAO ISLANDS
Siargao Islands was ravaged by Typhoon Odette on December 16, 2021 leaving massive damage to its vegetation and infrastructures. Due to the typhoon’s impact, Siargaonons’ access to health services, electricity, food and water was curtailed. In response to their need, CTPCMC conducted “Operation Odette: To the People of Del Carmen Parish Siargao and Non-Roman Catholic Communities” on January 20,2022. CTPCMC Personnel and Staff and CTPCMC Emergency Response Team(ERT) spearheaded by Engr. Charlo R. Basadre with LCT Charles Jason went to Siargao bringing 3,500 relief goods, 3,300 nipa shingles, galvanized-iron roofs, mineral water, 10,000 seedlings of trees namely Maria Buhok, Mango-Tambis and Magkono species. Likewise, former CEO/President Clarence J. Pimentel Jr. also donated 45 units of generator sets, 20 sets of solar lamps and PARAMINA also sent 25 sacks of rice. The relief assistance were turned over to Msgr. Prescilo P. Iral, Dcs for distribution to the 3,500 affected families. The turnover was attested by by Fr. Rolmart L. Verano,Dcs.
CTPCMC further extended the relief operation to the neighboring Islands including Sitio Campinganon, Pitogo and Alvarez of Barangay Maribojoc, San Benito, Surigao del Norte. And on April 01, 2022, the company donated cash assistance for the renovation of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish at Del Carmen and Sta. Monica Parishof Siargao Islands.
On March 8,2022, Mines and Geosciences Bureau(MGB) Region XIII awarded a plaque of recognition to CTPCMC for its assistance extended to the victims of Typhoon Odette, it was received by Engr. Charlo R. Basadre; CTPCMC Resident Mine Manager.
