As the people of Surigao recover from the devastation
wrought by the 6.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Surigao Province last
Friday, the Coca-Cola System offered quick and ready assistance to the
families.
At least 11 towns including the provincial capital and
two major bridges essential were damaged. The earthquake and its aftershocks
have left an estimated ₱601.8 million in damage in its wake.
In light of this, the beverage company immediately
arranged to send aid in the form of a vital resource--safe and clean drinking
water.
On February 11 – the day after the quake, 100,000 worth
of Wilkins Distilled water were unloaded at Surigao City Hall. The drinking
water was distributed through the efforts of the local government, with the
assistance of Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines pre-sellers, 301B personnel of the
Philippine Army, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
In addition to the products, Coca-Cola Philippines,
Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, and the Coca-Cola Foundation are working with the
local government of Surigao for the deployment of the SETA Potable Water
Machine – a mobile drinking water facility with the capability to treat and
produce 3000 l/h of potable drinking water a day – to sustainably ease the
community's need for this resource, and will continue to support the
rehabilitation efforts in the province.
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