The government of the United Arab Emirates donated 50 tons of food and medicines for residents of Albay province who are most affected by Mayon Volcano's escalating unrest. READ HERE:
The food donation was flown in at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport's Terminal 2 early Monday aboard an Etihad Airways flight.Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rexlon 'Rex' Gatchalian received the supply of food and medicine.
'We thank the UAE government and the Royal family for their generosity in sending much-needed humanitarian aid for those affected by Mayon's volcanic activities,' Gatchalian said.The UAE ambassador to the Philippines, Mohamed Obaid Salem Alqataam Alzaabi, asked his government to provide assistance when the evacuation of affected residents started.
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