China Donates P100 Million Aid To Philippines For Anti-Poverty Programs Of DSWD
The People’s Republic of China turned over on Tuesday,
December 13, an additional cash donation worth P35,000,000 to the Philippines
through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to help fund
recovery and rehabilitation efforts of the Department for calamity-affected
communities.
China has earlier donated P60,000,000 on November 7 to help
the affected families of Typhoon Lawin which struck the northern part of Luzon
last month.
In a simple turnover ceremony at the DSWD Central Office in
Batasan, Quezon City, DSWD Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo received the cash
donation from Honorable He Xiangqi, Charge D’Affaires of the Embassy of China
in the Philippines.
Also present during the ceremonial turnover are DSWD
Undersecretary Mateo G. Montaño, Director Felino O. Castro V, and
Undersecretary Mae Fe Ancheta-Templa.
In her message, Secretary Taguiwalo stressed the importance
of international solidarity.
“As we continue to assess the damage brought by the typhoon,
further assistance is needed for the recovery and rehabilitation of the typhoon
victims. Every help we can get locally and internationally is welcome as long
as no conditions are attached and based on what we need,” said Secretary Taguiwalo.
“I would like to thank the Chinese people and its government
for being responsive to the Filipino people’s needs especially in times of
crisis. This solidarity reflects the type of development China pursues. I am
confident that both the Philippines and China share the same ideals for
humanity,” she added.
For her part, Honourable He Xiangqi said that the
Philippines have also extended its help to China.
“We can never forget that when China was hit by a great
disaster, the Philippines offered support spiritually and materially. And by
doing so, China also wishes to demonstrate that we are old neighbors, old
brothers, and friends in need,” she said.
From March 20, 2006 to November 7, 2016, the People’s
Republic of China donated a total of P67,959,000 for calamity-affected
communities in the Philippines and another $105,190 to aid in the country’s
disaster relief efforts.
The Philippines also received in-kind donations from China
amounting to P88,660,958.45 consisting of motor vehicles, housing materials,
generators and various relief items.
According to Secretary Taguiwalo, the donations will go a
long way in serving the people of the Philippines.
She also said that serving the people is one of the main
concerns of President Rodrigo Duterte.
“On behalf of the Filipino people, I would like to thank all
the organizations, individuals, and institutions that have donated funds for
the recovery and rehabilitation of our calamity-affected communities. Long live
international solidarity!” she ended.
China Donates P100 Million Aid To Philippines For Anti-Poverty Programs Of DSWD
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