The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has called for donations for the victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkiye and the neighboring country, Syria.
"Speaking for the entire PRC organization, we are devastated to learn of the deadly earthquake that hit Türkiye and Syria. We send our thoughts and support to both countries, and we send our condolences to those who have lost loved ones. PRC is in communication with our Turkish and Syrian counterparts under the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement," said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon in a press briefing on Friday, Feb. 10.
He also cited how the PRC and the Turkish Red Crescent Society have always had special relations especially when it comes to disaster response.
"The Turkish Red Crescent Society was the first to respond with relief aid and a rescue team when Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in 2013," PRC said.
Gordon also called for his friends, PRC board members, and partner companies to take part in the donation drive for the quake victims.
The worldwide appeal was initiated by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
PRC is set to donate $100,000 or P5,451,100 each to Türkiye and Syria.
Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Niyazi Eyren Akyol designated PRC as the collection point for donations either in the form of medical devices, medications, and medical consumables.
"For information on how to donate cash, please go to https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ph/TSearthquake/~my-donation. Please contact the following to coordinate the drop off of your donations. Donations will be collected 8 am-5 pm, Monday- Friday.
Cebu
Philippine Red Cross Cebu Chapter
Fuente Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City 6000
Maria Vera de Jesus
+639163085069
Philippine Red Cross Lapu-Lapu / Cordova Chapter
Doors 4 & 5 Hoopsdome Building, Gun-ob, Lapu-Lapu City 6015
Cyril Dwight Alegado
+639173200693
National Capital Region
Philippine Red Cross Logistics and Multipurpose Center
80 Apo St., Barangka Ilaya, Mandaluyong City 1550
Shariane Presilda
+639178446025
Shervi Mae Corpuz
+639178348378
Ma. Rizza Genil
+639175106343
For a list of the medical devices, medications, and medical consumables you can donate through the PRC, go to https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1rl8xiV7IHgqi9bb3BTZeVpTOXYDFJGqS."