The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), through the Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, launched a relief effort following the devastation caused by recent typhoons.
Super Typhoon Uwan resulted in at least 25 deaths, 2 missing persons and 28 injured others.
Over 3.4 million residents have been affected, and damages to agriculture are estimated at P140 million.
About 3 million families were disconnected from power lines, 267 villages were flooded and 4,100 homes damaged.
FFCCCII has committed to donating 18,500 relief bags.
The aid includes 5,000 bags each for Bacolod and Cebu, which were also affected by Typhoon Tino, along with 3,000 bags for Catanduanes, 1,500 for Tuguegarao, and 1,000 each for the first and second districts of La Union, Aparri, and Daet, Camarines Norte.
FFCCCII hopes that these relief supplies will help alleviate the urgent needs of the residents affected by the storms and provide some comfort during this difficult time.
