SMART distributes relief goods to Aklanons

By Jessie L. Reyes

MORE than being smart, SMART Communications, Inc. show they care enough for the victims of Typhoon “Frank” in Aklan by providing relief goods in the province.

The SMART team, led by Regional Sales Manager Marissa Marie S. Cuadra and Territory Sales Manager An O. Lima, distributed family packs to the beneficiaries in Brgy. Tinigaw, Kalibo, and Brgys. Camanci Sur and Laguinbanwa East in Numancia last June 28, 2008. The family pack includes rice, noodles, canned goods and five liters of water which was greatly appreciated by the Aklanon beneficiaries.

In cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), 638 packs were distributed to the beneficiaries. SMART has given Red Cross Php130,000 worth of relief goods for Aklan. Beneficiaries in the said three barangays were identified by Red Cross Aklan and those with totally-damaged houses topped the list.

Both old and young Aklanons lined up to receive the goods and were wearing happy smiles thereafter. SMART was the first to restore its telecommunications signal when communication was badly needed. And they returned another time to send their goodies. Indeed, they are smart with a heart!/PN