Taiwan, through the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO), has donated USD500,000 (PHP29.4 million) to support the recovery efforts in the Philippines following the recent typhoons that struck the country.

TECO Representative Wallace Chow turned over the cash donation to Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Chairperson Corazon Padiernos in a ceremony in Makati City on Friday.

TECO said this latest contribution is in addition to the USD250,000 worth of relief goods, including water purification equipment, blankets, tents, and solar lamps, that Taiwan earlier donated for the victims of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi).

Citing the Philippines and Taiwan’s shared stories of resilience in times of calamity, Chow said Taipei is keen to deepen cooperation with the country in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR).

Padiernos, meanwhile, echoed the spirit of “bayanihan” (cooperation) and expressed gratitude to the swift Taiwanese support. (PNA)