The Philippines expressed its gratitude to the UAE’s leadership for its benevolence as the country has allotted AED35 million to the victims of super typhoon Rolly through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC)
Philippine Ambassador to the UAE H.E. Hjayceelyn Quintana stated that this is a mark of solidarity that sparks hope for the Filipino people most especially among OFWs whose families have been severely affected by the storm.
“I extend my deepest appreciation and gratitude to the UAE leadership for their generosity and solidarity with the Filipino people in the aftermath of the disaster wreaked by super typhoon ‘Goni.’,” said Amb. Quintana.
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Amb. Quintana furthered that the UAE’s responsive assistance to help the Philippines in times of calamities shows the strong bond of friendship between the two nations, and exhibits the UAE’s heart of generosity and kindness as a role model for global humanitarian missions.
“Time and again, the UAE has shown its commitment to help the Filipinos in responding to the suffering brought by natural calamities and to aid those who were affected in rebuilding their lives and livelihood. The UAE is a reliable friend indeed and a great humanitarian nation,” said Amb. Quintana.
The AED 35M aid includes large quantities of shelter material, as part of phase one of a series of aid programmes carried out by the ERC, which has completed its preparations to implement the directives of the leadership and provide rapid and urgent aid to those affected by the typhoon.
