By Rusieljs G. Lunasco

From left to right. Prime Minister Richard Manolo, Senator Vance Raphael Anthony Praire, President Riego Ferrer Garcia, CPUR Staff Member Kyle Medrano.

The Central Philippine University Republic distributed relief goods to typhoon-stricken families residing in Barangay Punta Cogon, Roxas City, Capiz on January 4, 2020.

Punta Cogon, a coastal barangay in Roxas City is one of the areas heavily affected by Typhoon Ursula that struck Panay on Christmas day, December 25, 2019.

The relief goods given to the residents of the chosen barangay such as water, clothes and canned goods were proceeds from a donation drive spearheaded by the different student councils under CPU Republic.

CPUR Prime Minister Richard Manolo distributes relief goods to residents of Bgy. Punta Cogon.

CPUR was represented by Prime Minister Richard Manolo, President Riego Garcia, Senator Vance Raphael Anthony Praire, and Staff member Kyle Medrano.

“It’s really heart-warming to see everyone come together for this cause. We are thankful for all the College LGU’s and other organizations that helped us make this relief effort possible,” CPUR Prime Minister Richard Manolo said.

CPUR is currently conducting a donation drive for typhoon victims in Northern Iloilo. For more information kindly contact Senator Chester Salvaloza through these numbers: 0949 763 3714 (Smart), 0995 229 8592(Globe)