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.
The Philippine Red Cross 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.
“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. The worldwide appeal was initiated by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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