The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), in partnership with 2GO, the Philippines’ leading logistics and passenger transport provider, successfully facilitated the transport of a Mobile Treatment Plant (MTP) to communities impacted by the recent Mt. Kanlaon eruption.
The MTP boards MV 2GO Maligaya
Deployed by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and delivered to several barangays in Negros Oriental, the MTP is a vital portable water purification system designed to provide clean drinking water to communities suffering from water shortages due to the disaster. This system also helps prevent potential health risks associated with water contamination and inadequate sanitation.
Leveraging its extensive logistics network, 2GO swiftly transported the MTP from Manila to Bacolod, ensuring its timely arrival for immediate deployment. The company also provided accommodations for personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), enabling them to carry out their relief operations on the ground effectively.
“This response is a strong example of how the private sector and the government can work together to deliver critical aid, especially in times of disaster. It highlights the importance of effective collaboration, leveraging the resources of both sectors to provide timely and essential support. This is not the first time we responded to Kanlaon and we sincerely appreciate the dedication of 2GO, AFP, and OCD for their unwavering commitment and for working alongside PDRF,” PDRF Operations Center Director Arnel Capili said.
“This collaborative effort exemplifies the importance of strong partnerships between the private sector and government agencies in delivering life-saving interventions to disaster-affected areas. As such, OCD remains committed to fostering such engagements to enhance disaster response and resilience across the country,” said Susana Quiambao, OCD Response and Operations Coordination Division Chief.
As 2GO remains the only integrated solutions provider simultaneously offering both freight and sea travel services from Manila to Bacolod, the logistics company reinforces its vital role in connecting communities, especially during the facilitation of crucial relief operations connecting both regions.
“We are always ready to go and mobilize our resources to support the men and women of our armed forces as they serve our fellow Filipinos. Providing swift and reliable logistical solutions during times of crisis is part of our unwavering commitment to national service,” said Ethel Concepcion, 2GO Head of Corporate Marketing and Communications.
Through this coordinated effort, PDRF and 2GO reaffirm their steadfast commitment to disaster resilience, ensuring that affected communities receive immediate and sustainable support.
