Arayat 1st lady to donate P1M for ‘Odette’ victims

By Princess Clea Arcellaz

FORMER executive assistant to the governor and Arayat’s first lady, Madeth “Madir” Alejandrino, is extending a helping hand to the victims of Typhoon “Odette” in the Visayas.

During Tuesday’s (December 28) gift-giving activity to the officials of 30 barangays in Arayat, Alejandrino announced that she will be donating P1-million cash to the victims of the recent typhoon.

“May paparating po akong blessing at ito po ang i-share ko sa mga kababayan natin na nasalanta ng bagyong Odette. Bilang pakikisimpatya sa kanila lalo na ngayong nagdaan na Pasko at paparating na New Year, sana makatulong kahit papaano ang tulong na maibibigay natin,” she said.

Alejandrino added that her donation will be sent via the Provincial Government through Governor Dennis Pineda.

“Ang alam ko po naghahanda na rin ang ating governor na tumulong kaya doon po natin isasama ang donation para may sistema,” she said.

Meanwhile, Alejandrino encouraged the barangay officials to also share some of their blessings to the typhoon victims.

“As much as possible, huwag na sana mga damit kasi mas kailangan ng pagkain, tubig at ibang necessities. Mas maigi kung cash, kahit umpisahan lang natin sa piso dahil kapag dumami iyan, malayi na ang maaabot,” she said.

She also expressed hope that local officials and government in Pampanga will emulate the act of sharing to needy fellow Filipinos.