The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is one with our kababayans in praying for those who were affected by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). As of 6 a.m. today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center reported that more than 2 million families are affected in 51 cities and 41 provinces. It also reported that there are 251 casualties, 71 injured and 39 missing. Currently, the Philippine Government is actively engaged in a massive search and rescue operation over a wide area. The Embassy has been receiving queries on possible ways on how to donate for those affected by the typhoon. Information for donations may be found in the following links: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC) Website: ndrrmc.gov.ph Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Website: dswd.gov.ph Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Website: redcross.org.ph/donate The NDRRMC, PNRC and DSWD have indicated that monetary donations are the most flexible at this time. Please also indicate that the donation is intended for those affected by Typhoon Yolanda. Urgent queries on those affected by the typhoon may be directed through the government hotlines listed below: NDRRMC: (+632) 911-1406; (+632) 912-2665; (+632) 912-5668; (+632) 911-1873; (+632) 912-3046 Trunkline: (+632) 911-5061 to 64 PNRC: (+632) 911-1876; (+632) 527-0000; (+632) 527-8385 to 95 DSWD-Disaster Response Unit: (+632) 931-8101 to 07 loc. 426 or 425 The Embassy conveys its deepest appreciation to all those who expressed sympathy for the victims of the typhoon, and is hopeful that the Filipinos resilience and bayanihan spirit would again shine through at this trying times.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:45:33 +0000
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