Tag: Humanitarian Aid
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Israel Halts All Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Complications
On Sunday, Israel announced the suspension of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip, intensifying pressure on Hamas to adhere to what Israel describes as a U.S.-backed plan to prolong the ceasefire. Although specifics of this decision were not provided, the Israeli Prime Minister’s office has cautioned Hamas against rejecting the proposal, hinting at…
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New Lifelines for Disaster Zones: Church Donates Vital Boats to Philippine Marines
In a significant boost to disaster response capabilities, the Marine Battalion Landing Team 9 (MBLT-9) of the 3rd Marine Brigade has been equipped with two new rubber boats, complete with outboard motors. These essential assets, donated by the Humanitarian Missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were handed over during a ceremony…
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Israeli Aid Chief Visits Philippines to Strengthen Development Ties
The head of Israel’s aid agency, MASHAV, Ambassador Eynat Shlein, has arrived in the Philippines to bolster development cooperation between the two nations. During her three-day visit, Shlein engaged with various stakeholders from both the private and public sectors. On Monday, she met with representatives from the GMA Kapuso Foundation, a potential partner for MASHAV…
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DSWD Provides Over P94 Million in Aid to Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has disbursed a total of PHP94.861 million in humanitarian aid to those displaced by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This assistance, which began following the eruption on December 9, 2024, has been crucial for the affected communities in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. According…
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Saudi Arabia Gifts 25 Tons of Dates to the Philippines in Gesture of Friendship
In a heartwarming display of international camaraderie, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 25 tons of dates to the Philippines. The generous gift was handed over during a ceremony at the Saudi Embassy in Makati City on Monday, February 10, 2025. Abdullah Saad Al-shahri, the Charge d’Affaires a.i. of the Saudi Embassy, described the…
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Philippines Extends Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Crisis
In a gesture of solidarity, the Philippines has provided essential humanitarian aid to Gaza, addressing the dire needs of those caught in the region’s ongoing conflict. On February 7, 2025, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno handed over the aid to the Jordanian Consulate in Manila. The donation, which included 8,323 bonnets,…
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Philippine Red Cross Donates M/V Amazing Grace to Coast Guard for Humanitarian Missions
The Philippine Red Guard (PCG) has received a significant boost to its humanitarian efforts with the donation of the 55-meter vessel, M/V Amazing Grace, from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). The ship, previously owned by the PRC, was handed over in a ceremony at the PRC’s national headquarters in Mandaluyong City, led by PRC Chair…
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17 Filipino Seafarers Return Home Joyfully After Houthi Captivity
Seventeen Filipino seafarers, who were held captive by Houthi rebels for 428 days, have returned to the Philippines and joyfully reunited with their families. The crew members of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Thursday evening, greeted by representatives from various government agencies including the Department of…
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Office of Civil Defense Applauds ARISE Philippines for Chicken Donation to Mount Kanlaon Evacuees
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has expressed its gratitude to ARISE Philippines, a non-government organization, for donating over 800 dressed chickens to support the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, following the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon. In a statement released on Tuesday, OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno highlighted how this…
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DSWD and La Castellana School Support Evacuated Children’s Education Amid Kanlaon Unrest
In response to the ongoing disturbances caused by Mt. Kanlaon, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has teamed up with the faculty of La Castellana Elementary School to provide educational support to children in evacuation centers in Negros Occidental. On December 6, 2024, these young learners began participating in temporary learning sessions, an…
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