The Philippines has received a US$1.5-million cash assistance from Saudi Arabia for the development of health facilities in war-torn Marawi City.
Acting Foreign Secretary Lourdes Yparraguirre with Ambassador Hisham S.A. Alqahtani and Assistant Secretary for Middle East and African Affairs Alfonso Ver .
Aside from the cash donation, Saudi Arabia also donated medical equipment amounting to US$1.7 million. The donations were made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center .
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