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Latter-day Saints donate emergency supplies to Mindanao Army reservists
Military reservists in Davao are bolstering disaster response efforts with humanitarian assistance from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The donation comes as Mindanao continues recovery from recent earthquakes and severe flooding.
LSN Philippines ·
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The Latter-day Saints Charities Southeast Asia Inc. delivered critical disaster response equipment to Army reservists in the Davao region on Wednesday, strengthening emergency operations in the aftermath of seismic activity and flash floods that recently struck Mindanao.
The humanitarian organization provided a shipment of disaster response gear aimed at enhancing the military reservists' capacity to assist affected communities. The donation addresses urgent logistical needs as personnel deployed across the region continue managing relief and recovery activities.
The earthquakes and flooding have prompted a coordinated response among military, civilian, and international humanitarian organizations across Mindanao. The transfer of equipment underscores ongoing efforts to equip first responders with necessary tools to aid displaced residents and support affected municipalities.
The Latter-day Saints Charities has maintained a presence in the Philippines, implementing various humanitarian programs focused on disaster relief and community development initiatives throughout the region.