Canada pledges P26.9M in disaster aid to Philippines

Canada has pledged CAD$650,000 (approximately P26.9 million) in disaster aid to the Philippines to assist with relief efforts following recent natural calamities.

The aid package is intended to help the Philippines, which is highly susceptible to natural disasters, cope with the impacts of recent storms and earthquakes.

A significant portion, $350,000, will be channeled through World Vision Canada to provide essential relief items, emergency shelter, and vital services like water, sanitation, and hygiene.

The Philippine Red Cross will receive $250,000 to support its ongoing humanitarian operations in Cebu, an area severely affected by a recent earthquake.

The remaining $50,000 will be disbursed through Filipino non-profit Angat Pinas Inc. via the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, also targeting relief operations in Cebu.