THE Syrian Arab Republic has tapped the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) as official collection site for donations as another earthquake hit Northern Syria anew.
Fifteen days after a devastating earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria, claiming the lives of more than 46,000, another big earthquake hit both countries, with Northern Syria bearing the brunt of a magnitude 6.5 earthquake on February 20, 2023.
It may be recalled that on February 15, the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey also asked the PRC to assist in the donation efforts.
In the midst of this terrible catastrophe, the PRC through the leadership of its Chairman and CEO Richard J. Gordon, with the PRC’s volunteers and staff, has been designated to receive all contributions for and on behalf of the suffering people of Syria.
“As the devastation continues with yet another big earthquake, we send our thoughts and support to those affected. PRC is in communication with the Honorable Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic and we will be opening our doors to be collection sites for donations to help our Syrian brothers and sisters who are in dire need of help,” said Gordon.
The Syrian Embassy has asked local charitable foundations, NGOs, companies, and organizations to direct donations to PRC’s National Headquarters at the Philippine Red Cross Logistics and Multipurpose Center along Apo Street in Mandaluyong City.
Syrian authorities are appealing for in-kind donations of all kinds of medicines, winter blankets, winter clothing and tents.
PRC also sent US $100,000 each to Turkey and Syria through their respective National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.