Capital One PH, Planet Water bring clean water to CamSur

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Capital One Philippines and the Planet Water Foundation sent clean water to residents who were affected by Typhoon Kristine (international name: Trami) in Camarines Sur.

Specifically, they deployed an AquaBlcok emergency water filtration system in Barangay San Jose East, one of the Canaman communities hit by the typhoon.

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This equipment is part of Planet Water Foundation’s ongoing disaster relief efforts that provide potable water in a storm’s aftermath. 

“The need for clean water in Camarines Sur is both urgent and essential,” said Capital One Philippines Head of Country Raoul Teh.

“Working with Planet Water Foundation to bring the AquaBlock to Barangay San Jose East allows us to directly address this need, giving families a steady supply of safe drinking water during a critical time.”

“Our goal is to provide meaningful, timely support to residents in the hardest-hit areas,” Teh added.

One of the community members expressed her relief after experiencing AquaBlock’s benefits: 

“Hirap po ako sa gastusin lalo na’t bumagyo. Mahal ang tubig na pang-inom ng dalawang bata ko kaya nakikihingi lang kami ngayon. Malaki po ang tulong (ng AquaBlock) sa pamilya namin kasi palagi na kaming may malinis na tubig.” 

(I am struggling with the expenses, especially after the typhoon. Purchasing clean water for my two young children is expensive, so we’ve just been asking for some for our needs. The AquaBlock will greatly help our family because it gives us a steady supply of safe water.)

The AquaBlock system draws water from a deep well and cleans it via a four-stage filtration process. 

It ensures safe, reliable drinking water for the part of Canaman where 90% of the 36,000 residents suffered the effects of Typhoon Kristine.