The Government of the Republic of the Philippines Contributes to ASEAN’s Continued Humanitarian Effort in Myanmar

Yangon, 21 January 2009

The ASEAN Cooperation Fund for Disaster Assistance received a US$50,000-donation from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines through the Embassy of the Philippines in Yangon, Myanmar today. The Fund is used for ASEAN’s relief and recovery activities in cyclone-hit Myanmar.

Dr Anish Roy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of ASEAN, received the contribution on behalf of Dr Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General of ASEAN.

The contribution from the Government of the Republic of the Philippines is to support ASEAN’s continued effort and leadership role in humanitarian assistance in Myanmar.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines for its continued support, which enables ASEAN to reinforce our assistance and commitment to the people of Myanmar affected by Cyclone Nargis,” said Dr Roy.

Contributions made to the ASEAN Cooperation Fund for Disaster Assistance have been utilised to help people recover their livelihoods through community-based early recovery projects in the cyclone-affected areas as well as in disaster risk management and other Nargis-related activities.

Media Contact Details:

ASEAN Humanitarian Task Force

Coordinating Office in Yangon

Mai Phuong Tang

Communication Officer

Tel: +951 544500 Ext. 430

Email: mai.aseanhtf@gmail.com