PHILIPPINE RED CROSS RECEIVES FOOD TRUCK DONATION FROM THE KOREAN GOVERNMENT
The government of South Korea donated
on Wednesday a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for its “Hot Meals
on Wheels” program that provides aid to the most vulnerable in times of
disasters, conflicts and pandemic.
The donated food truck was equipped
with an industrial-size rice cooker, warmers, ovens, and burners where meals
can be cooked and served right away to provide humanitarian assistance to the
affected people in times of need.
The government of South Korea and the
PRC has been active partners in providing aid in response to disasters and
emergencies.
"Bayanihan is at the heart of
Korea's assistance for the Filipino people, in particular for those affected by
natural disasters or in predicament. Korea is glad to partner with you even
with the Philippine Red Cross in implementing its various humanitarian
assistance efforts in the Philippines, " Ambassador Inchul Kim said.
In 2019, the Republic of South Korea
supported families displaced by Mayon Volcano’s eruption and donated USD
200,000, equivalent to 10 million pesos, which helped the PRC reach thousands
of individuals in Albay.
In that same year, the Korean
government also donated an ambulance and a water tanker that will aid the most
vulnerable communities needing immediate assistance.
PRC currently has 15 food trucks
nationwide ready to serve the most vulnerable.
"We thank the Korean Embassy for its continuous humanitarian assistance and trust provided to PRC and we will make sure that those most in need are directly benefitted," Senator Gordon said.
