To assist the Province of Aklan in their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 in their local communities, Latter-day Saints Charities (LDSC), the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, donated medical supplies to the provincial Government of Aklan.
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The much-needed equipment will help protect medical workers and frontliners, who are exposed to the disease on a daily basis.
Local Church leaders of the Kalibo Philippines Stake (diocese) facilitated the turnover of PPE gown sets, boxes of surgical face mask, surgical gloves, face shields, and bottles of isopropyl alcohol.
Held at the Kalibo Stake Center on Friday, 9 October 2020, Kalibo Stake President Ricarto Roberto and Provincial Administrator Atty. Selwyn Ibarreta, who was acting on behalf of Aklan Governor Florencio Miraflores, led the signing of the Deed of Donation.
In his message, President Roberto said, “Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ love each one of us. This donation shows that They know our needs. As we unite in our efforts, we can overcome this pandemic.”
In response to the donation, Atty. Ibarreta expressed his gratitude to the Church and its charity foundation. “On behalf of Gov. Florencio Miraflores and the Provincial Government and the people of Aklan, we would like to give our deep appreciation to this congregation and to the Latter-day Saints Charities. Thank you very much."
The medical relief will help the medical workers and front liners of Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital, the provincial government referral hospital for COVID-19 patients.
About Latter-day Saint Charities
LDSC’s purpose is “to relieve suffering, foster self-reliance, and provide opportunities for service.” One of its core projects is Emergency Response. Since the start of the pandemic, LDSC has responded to the call to participate in the global relief efforts. To date, LDSC is providing support in 150 countries.
In the Philippines, relief efforts have been on-going since March. Through its partner, Philippine Navy and Alagang Kapatid Foundation, supplies such as face shields and face shields have been distributed in communities located from Batanes in the north all the way down to Julu in the south.