The Philippine’s Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday donated 8,323 bonnets, 3,187 pairs of gloves, and 20 blankets as a humanitarian gesture to help the people of strife-torn Gaza Strip in the Middle East.
“We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by this tragedy and recognize the urgency of the situation,” OCD administrator Ariel Nepomuceno said during the turnover of the donations at the NDRRMC Operations Center at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
“Today’s ceremony marks a significant moment in our efforts to support global humanitarian initiatives. It is an honor to gather here with our partners from the Jordanian Honorary Consulate and the DFA as we officially recognize the Philippines’ contribution to the Humanitarian Air Bridge Campaign of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,” he added.
According to the OCD, the initiative “not only delivers essential aid, but also reinforces the Philippines’ role as a compassionate partner on the global stage, committed to alleviating human sufferings