Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 10) — The national government will donate $200,000 of more than ₱11 million in financial assistance to Syria that was equally devastated by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in February.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the amount is beyond the in-kind relief aid that will also be given to the west Asia nation.The Philippines, as a member of the international community of nations, steadfastly supports the united global effort to assist the victims of the February 06 earthquake in Turkiye and Syria,” the agency said in a statement released by Malacañang. In these times of deepest need, the Philippines expresses solidarity with the people of the Syrian Arab Republic, and is honored to announce that it is extending a financial donation in the amount of $200,000, along with the provision of life-saving humanitarian aid.” According to reports, the earthquake that hit Turkey (now called Türkiye) and Syria left over 50,000 dead and more than 125,000 injured.
