Several groups led by United Filipinos-Migrante Hong Kong have reactivated its “Operation Migrante Sagip Kababayan” fund-raising drive for those affected by severe flooding in the Philippines, caused by monsoon rains and typhoon Crising (international name, Wipha), which intensified as it slammed into Hong Kong last Sunday.
The severe flooding continues in many parts of
Luzon, including Metro Manila; as well as the Visayas, even as another typhoon
named Dante is expected to hit the Philippines over the week.
Preliminary estimates by the Department of
Agriculture’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Centre (DRRMOC)
show that at least P333 million worth of rice, corn and high crops as well as livestock, and poultry
have been lost due to the floods.
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At
least six people have been killed and six others are missing.
The
Migrante-led relief operation is asking for cash donations for faster
assistance to flood victims though they are also accepting much-needed goods
like ready-to-eat food, medicines, diapers and personal hygiene supplies.
For donations, please see the attached poster or contact the numbers of the people indicated at the bottom.
Goods may be dropped off at Chater Road on the two coming Sundays, or at the office of the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants at No 2 Jordan Road, Kowloon HK. They can be reached at telephone number 25237536.
Donation
in any amount or, or any of the requested goods, will be greatly appreciated,
said relief coordinator Dolores T. Balladares.
