Boat carrying gifts, supplies reaches Lawak Island: 'Atin Ito' coalition

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News

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'They are now in the process of dropping off donations and supplies with the help of frontliners stationed in the area,' Atin Ito coalition said.

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Boat carrying gifts, supplies reaches Lawak Island: 'Atin Ito' coalition

Boat carrying gifts, supplies reaches Lawak Island: 'Atin Ito' coalition

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published Dec 11, 2023 10:07 AM PHT

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Updated Dec 11, 2023 05:23 PM PHT

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