Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday commended the Singapore Red Cross for donating US $50,000 (P2.95525 million) to victims of super typhoon Carina, a press release from the House of Representatives said.
“I am sure that our people, especially those affected by the recent typhoon, deeply appreciate the kind gesture of our friends from Singapore,” he said.
“On behalf of our people and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., thank you, Singapore Red Cross,” said the leader of the 300-plus-strong House of Representatives.
He said the assistance would certainly help ease the pain and suffering of the typhoon victims.
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) donation will be coursed through the Philippine Red Cross.
In an announcement, the SRC said the money would be used to support its Philippine counterpart’s “emergency operations, providing essential assistance and relief to the affected communities.”
“The intensified rainfall, floods and landslides caused by the tropical cyclone have a devastating impact on families and communities. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in close communication with the Philippine Red Cross to ensure that our contribution provides the best support to the affected communities,” said Benjamin William, Secretary General/CEO of the Singapore Red Cross.*
