A British national from Scotland, Mr. Ricky Abott granted 13 fishing boats to 13 families in Brgy. Tambak, New Washington, Aklan. The distribution was held at Brgy. Tambak on Tuesday afternoon, February 18.
Ricky is married to an Aklanon from Kalibo, the former Miss Jasmin “Jaja” Suñer. Of the 13 units of boats, 8 are brand new while 5 are newly repaired. All the 13 boats are equipped with 6-7 horse power brand new engines and other fishing gears.
According to Ricky and Jaja, they were deeply touched and felt sorry for the devastation as a result of Typhoon Yolanda. They thought of ways and means how to rehabilitate the typhoon victims. Since they are good musicians, they held fund raising concerts to raise funds for the typhoon victims. Thank God for they raised some good amounts.
Ricky and Jaja arrived in Kalibo on Jan. 29. After going around Aklan to see the extent of the damage, they decided to donate fishing boats in Brgy. Tambak. While almost all houses in Tambak were destroyed, Ricky and Jaja decided to purchase fishing boats for if they will help reconstruct their houses, the money is not enough and they will need livelihood. Hence, they decided to give fishing boats. With those fishing boats, they can fish, earn money for food and reconstruct their houses. In the selection of recipients, Ricky and Jaja was assisted by Hon. Dennis Magno, Brgy. chairman of Tambak. /MP
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