LEGAZPI CITY: Following the design of a rubber boat, the Army’s 901st Infantry Brigade led by Col. Raul Farnacio cobbled a drum boat as substitute and back-up disaster gear that is cheaper and more durable than rubber raft.

Farnacio’s men turned out at least seven drum boats as additional emergency tools to be plied out in flooded areas in Albay province and other Bicol areas.

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