On January 2, the first batch, comprised of 15 volunteers and staff from Quezon City departed from Manila at 8am and arrived at Davao City airport.
Ang 15 Tzu Chi volunteers at kawani mula sa Maynila ay bumyahe na ng bandang 8:00 ng umaga at nakarating ng Davao City makalipas ang kulang sa dalawang oras.