Manila Bulletin
PH Red Cross continues deployment of water tankers to 'Odette'-hit Cebu, Negros Oriental
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) continues its efforts to provide clean water to communities devastated by Typhoon Odette.
PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon affirmed the ongoing deployment of water tankers to affected areas.
In Cebu, the PRC Cebu Chapter distributed 5,000 liters of water each to multiple sitios and barangays in Cebu City, including Sitio Laray, Sitio Socorro, Sitio Fatima, and Brgy. Apas.
The PRC Lapu-Lapu Chapter also provided water to families in an evacuation center and other affected communities.
Beyond water, the PRC distributed 800 food items in partnership with the Iloilo Federation Fire Brigade and delivered relief items to 441 families in Brgy. Owacan, Jimalalud, Negros Oriental.
In Negros Oriental, more than 8,662 individuals have received humanitarian aid from the PRC and its partners, including 30,000 liters of water distributed in an evacuation center in Bais.
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Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman Sen. Richard Gordon has appealed to international Red Cross societies and foreign embassies for increased support to fund relief operations for victims of Typhoon Odette.
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Pope Francis has pledged 100,000 euros (around PHP5 million) to aid relief efforts in the Philippines following the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette.
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The Canadian government has donated CAD3 million, equivalent to PHP120 million, to three non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to aid in the relief and rehabilitation efforts for areas devastated by Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.
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Japan has provided $13 million or P663 million in relief assistance to areas devastated by Typhoon Odette.
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