Jamayka Rhose Pascual

Former vice president and Angat Buhay Chairperson Leni Robredo waded through chest-deep floodwaters to deliver relief goods to those affected by severe tropical storm Kristine in Naga City.

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Robredo was seen leading relief operations in Zone 6, Sto. Niño, Abella, Naga City, on October 24, where she personally handed out goods to residents displaced by the flood.

Amid ongoing relief operations, Robredo warned the public regarding donation scams falsely using her name.

Robredo clarified that any donation requests from a different number or claiming to be her on Messenger are fake.

She emphasized that Angat Buhay only uses one official account number for the donation drives.

"For all cash donations, we have authorized only Kaya Natin to receive for us para may transparency and accountability. Not one of us in Angat Buhay or Naga Team will receive cash donations, as part of our policy," Robredo wrote in a post.

Robredo remained on the ground, leading donation drives and relief operations to those affected by the typhoon in Naga City.

Naga City was one of the first areas in the country to be hit by severe tropical storm Kristine.

According to DZRG Naga, several key roads are still impassable, leaving thousands of vehicles stranded.

As of writing, Angat Buhay in partnership with the Kaya Natin! Movement has raised over P12.4 million in donations to support ongoing relief efforts.

Angat Buhay has also deployed 45 rescue boats to help in urgent evacuation and rescue missions, and has provided relief goods to more than 8,875 families and individuals affected by the storm.