Taiwan, through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO), has donated US$500,000 (about P29.4 million) to back recovery efforts in the Philippines following recent typhoons, a TECO representative said.
At a ceremony held in Makati City on Friday, TECO Representative Wallace Chow handed over the cash donation to Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson Corazon Padiernos.
TECO noted that the contribution is in addition to earlier relief goods valued at US$250,000—which included water purification equipment, blankets, tents and solar lamps—provided to victims of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi).
Chow said that given the shared experiences of Taiwan and the Philippines in disaster‐response and resilience, Taipei is committed to deepening cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR).
Padiernos expressed gratitude and invoked the spirit of “bayanihan,” highlighting how swift support helps the country bounce back after calamities.
