TWO C-130 cargo planes carrying relief goods from Taiwan arrived at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport over the weekend, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) announced on Sunday.
The items intended for distribution in various areas affected by typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) were worth US$50,000, including bottled water, food rations, tents, and water filters.
TECO said the Taiwanese government also donated $500,000 to the Philippine government’s relief and recovery operations. The Taiwan Association, Inc. Philippines and Love From Koten Foundation also gave P2.7 million and P2 million, respectively, for disaster relief assistance.