AnaKalusugan Party-list has extended financial assistance to the families of the bus crash in Hamtic, Antique that killed at least 18 people.
According to AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray T. Reyes, they released P10,000 in medical assistance each to the families of the 18 fatalities and 11 wounded passengers in the accident that happened on December 5.
Reyes also appealed to motorists to exercise extra caution when driving during the holiday season.
“Nakikiramay po kami sa pamilya at mahal sa buhay ng mga biktima ng aksidenteng ito. Makakaasa din po kayo na narito ang AnaKalusugan na handang tumulong sa inyo para siguruhing mananagot ang mga dapat managot sa aksidenteng ito,” he said.
According to reports, more than 50 passengers were on board bus No. 6289 from Iloilo City to Culasi town in Antique when the vehicle’s brake system allegedly malfunctioned at around 4:30 pm, causing the bus to fall into a ravine.
Injured passengers were then admitted to the Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital (ASMGH) in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique as well as the Western Visayas Medical Center (WVMC) and Iloilo Mission Hospital.
Reyes also thanked Antique leader and former Valderrama town mayor Ray Roquero for his efforts to coordinate AnaKalusugan’s aid.
“Napakasipag at napakasigasig ni Ka Ray sa pagsiguro na maabutan ng tulong ang mga biktima. Sana dumami pa ang mga kagaya niya na hands-on leaders,” he said.
Meanwhile, Reyes appealed to motorists to exercise extra caution when driving during the holiday season.
“Nananawagan din po kami sa lahat lalo na sa ating mga motorista ng ibayo pang pag-iingat lalo na at nalalapit na ang kapaskuhan, kung saan marami sa ating mga kababayan ang umuuwi sa kanilang probinsiya,” he added.
