When typhoon Julian (Krathon) hit the country including the Ilocos Region, many of our compatriots were devastated in the province of Ilocos Norte. Some of the affected areas were submerged in floods and their livelihoods were affected.




In aid, the RMN Foundation along with its radio station iFM 99.5 Laoag conducted an ‘Oplan Tabang’ relief operation in partnership with the Metrobank Foundation on October 10-11, 2024 to deliver aid to affected families from twenty-one (21) barangays of the following areas in the province:
Municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. Nalasin
Brgy. Paratong
Brgy. San Agustin
Brgy. San Roque
Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. Aglipay
Brgy. Biloca
Brgy. Cangrunaan
Brgy. Caunayan
Brgy. Dariwdiw
Brgy. Nalupta
Brgy. Quiling Sur
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Brgy. 3 Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Brgy. 4 San Guillermo
Brgy. 7-A Nuestra Señora del Natividad
Brgy. 7-B Nuestra Señora del Natividad
Brgy. 30-B Santa MariaBrgy. 36 Araniw
Brgy. 37 Calayab
Brgy. 38-A Mangato East
Brgy. 38-B Mangato West
Brgy. 42 Apaya
Two thousand (2,000) families received food packs containing rice, biscuits, instant coffee, and canned meatloaf. The Laoageños also received hygiene kits from the DSWD through the local government of Laoag City.
The beneficiaries who received the aid were very grateful. The Municipal Government of Paoay, City Government of Batac, and City Government of Laoag also extended their thanks to the RMN Foundation, Metrobank Foundation, and iFM 99.5 Laoag for the assistance provided to their residents.
On behalf of the RMN Foundation, many thanks to the Metrobank Foundation, IFM 99.5 Laoag for the support and help to make the Oplan Tabang relief operation successful.
We are also grateful to the Municipal Government of Paoay, City Government of Batac, and City Government of Laoag for their support during the relief operations.
