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Nineteen-year-old Samuel “Sam” Jamandre of Barangay Ingore, Lapaz, Iloilo City is an out-of-school youth and a member of the Disaster Response Reserved Unit (DRRU) of the Philippine Navy. He is happy to have rendered voluntary service for 20 days at the Disaster Relief Operation Center of DSWD Field Office VI in Molo, Iloilo City at the height of typhoon “Frank.”

“There is a good feeling when I am able to help typhoon victims. While packing goods, I did not even notice that time has passed. I am happy to know that people have received the relief goods that we packed,” said Sam.

Sam started to volunteer on the very day that typhoon “Frank” hit Region VI on June 21, 2008. He stayed at the operation center from morning till night packing truckloads of relief goods delivered by the Local Government Units.

“Being a volunteer gives me a sense of fulfillment and happiness. This is not the first time that I have rendered volunteer work. Five years ago, I was one of the Mountain Tiger Volunteers.” said Sam.  

Sam was also one of the rescuers in the Igbaras, Iloilo overflow and he was also one of those who rescued the boyscouts who drowned in San Joaquin, Iloilo.  

‘While I am into volunteer work, I know that I must study so I will get a good job. Sooner, when resources become available, I’m thinking of pursuing college and obtain a degree,” he added.