San Miguel Donates P2 Million Each For Families Of 165 Soldiers, Cops Slain In Marawi
The San Miguel Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) formally turned over
Php330 million worth of livelihood assistance to the families of slain
policemen and soldiers in Marawi to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
on Thursday, October 26.
The money is intended to alleviate the plight of the
families and loved ones of the 165 soldiers and police officers killed in the
five-month battle to retake Marawi City from the clutches of the Maute Group
terrorists.
Each beneficiary of the livelihood program are given Php2
million business startup, and they can select business package from Petron,
Kambal Pandesal, BMEG Feeds, Distributorship, TJ Hotdog, Monterey Meat Shop and
San Miguel Food Avenue franchise.
Present during the handover ceremonies were SMFI president
and chief operating officer Ramon S. Ang and then outgoing AFP Chief of Staff
Gen. Eduardo Año.
“We thank you for defending our country, Marawi is free and
our country is much safer. But as we celebrate this victory, we are also
mourning,” Ang added.
“The San Miguel Corporation extends Php330 million to (the
families of) 165 soldiers and policemen killed-in-action capital for business
assistance, it is the best way we can honor them. We can never replace them nor
repay them for their sacrifice, but we can honor them and help fulfill their
dream of better lives for their families,” he emphasized.
Fighting in Marawi City started when government troops tried
to arrest Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and his cohorts last May 23.
“To the AFP, the entire nation is truly proud of you,” the
SMFI president added.
While no amount of money can compensate families for the loss
of a loved one, Año said the generosity of SMFI will greatly ease the burden on
the families.
“We will make sure that we will help them as you helped them
rebuild their lives. We cannot thank you enough, the whole AFP appreciates your
effort,” he added.
San Miguel Corporation will also conduct Financial Literacy
Training and Start-up Business Seminar
Turnover ceremonies took place at the Del Pilar Lounge,
General Headquarters Grandstand, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City Thursday
afternoon.
Source: Philippine News Agency
San Miguel Donates P2 Million Each For Families Of 165 Soldiers, Cops Slain In Marawi
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