The chief of one of the Philippines’ largest corporations on Sunday pledged to aid families of soldiers who have been killed in action (KIA) in Marawi City, by providing them income-generating businesses. Ramon Ang, president of San Miguel Corp., said the company would give each family of soldiers killed in action a business startup package worth P2 million. “For our part, San Miguel commits to provide their families the means to put up their own startup businesses. Ang said San Miguel Foundation and the AFP would work out the particulars of the assistance package and a rebuilding program for the affected communities. San Miguel has also made a substantial donation to a housing program for soldiers and policemen in Davao City.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2017 17:48 UTC