San Miguel Corporation (SMC) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon Ang paid tribute and supported the families of five rescue personnel who died during the height of Super Typhoon Karding in Bulacan.

In a press release, SMC said Ang met and condoled with the families of Troy Agustin, George Agustin, Marby Bartolome, Jerson Resurreccion, and Narciso Calayag Jr., members of Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) who died while undertaking rescue operations in San Miguel, Bulacan last September 25. 

“I join fellow Filipinos in thanking our brave rescuers for their heroism. My hope is that their families will get to see how much we all appreciate them. They inspire us to do selfless deeds in our everyday lives. Their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten” Ang said.  

Ang also handed checks worth P2 million each for a total of P10 million and offered business start-up packages to the family representatives of the victims.

The families of the five rescuers will each receive a freezer and an initial inventory of assorted refrigerated meat and other branded products. “No amount of money can pay for the sacrifices made by our five heroes, but I am hopeful that the assistance would help ease the burden of their families during this difficult time and allow them to start over again,” Ang said.