Philippine resident representative Antonio Basilio said the Philippine government will particularly thank the Taiwanese people for helping with relief and reconstruction efforts.
Basilio, in an interview with Taiwan’s Central News Agency, also said the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) will send letters of gratitude to the Taiwanese government and non-government organizations for relief assistance.
The CNA report also quoted him as saying the MECO plans to make announcements in local newspapers to express gratitude for Taiwan’s post-disaster assistance.
It said public and private donors in Taiwan gave more than N$300 million (US$10.13 million) in supplies and other aid for Yolanda’s victims.
Taiwanese individuals and businesses then gave another NT$22.38 million, while a Taiwanese Navy vessel delivered 530 metric tons of supplies to the Philippines and Taiwan military transport planes carried 150 metric tons of supplies.
Last year, MECO canceled the Philippines’ national day celebration in Taiwan following the May 9 shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by members of the Philippine Coast Guard. — Joel Locsin/JDS, GMA News
