Miss CNMI Liberation candidates assist with relief efforts

The 2016 Liberation Day Royal Court candidates parade their cultural attire during the Liberation Day Carnival opening last June 10. (Contributed Photo)

The 2016 Miss CNMI Liberation Royal Court, along with the Saipan Mayor’s Office and Skywalker Communications Group, and the Liberation Committee, have teamed up to assist and donate in the relief of the CW workers and their family who have been severely affected by the closure of the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino.

“The candidates are devastated that the people on one of our islands in the CNMI are struggling to overcome this hardship that was caused by something that is not of their doing,” said Rose Ada-Hocog, Skywalker’s Public Relations and Communications manager and Royal Court chairwoman. “They empathize with the current situation that many of the workers in the entire CNMI are facing.”

Since Typhoon Soudelor hit Saipan on August 2015, the island was left with no electricity and water. Likewise, the closure of Tinian Dynasty, left some CW workers on Tinian with no choice but to live in tents due to lack of power on their barracks.

The candidates express their heartfelt concerns to the well-being of each individual, especially to the young children of families who were affected. “There are 48 families affected by the closure and removal of 164 employees,” explained Malena Hofschneider, 2016 Miss CNMI Liberation’s Tinian liaison officer. “Children of these families range from 4 month old to 3 years old”.

“This is a situation that is beyond their control”, said Christine Roque, 2016 Miss CNMI Liberation public information officer. “We commend them for their strength, positivity, and continued hope for better days.”

“We are doing this because we care for all the people in the CNMI, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, etc.,” said Shanthia Espinosa, 2016 Miss CNMI Liberation Royal Court President. “These workers on Tinian, like those on Saipan and Rota, have dedicated and contributed years of their life in service to our community. It is only right for all of us to come together to assist them regardless of their status. We want them to know that we will do what we can to help them”.

The 2016 Miss CNMI Liberation Royal Court are accepting donations in the form of canned goods, toiletries, trash bags, drinking water, mosquito coils, baby formulas, milk, diapers, and school supplies for the employees and their families who were affected by the closure of the Tinian Dynasty. All donations will be greatly appreciated. For any donations, you may contact any candidate or send an email to rose.tadahocog@gmail.com. (PR)