Humanitarian Assistance: The Philippines' donation for earthquake recovery efforts

Through AHA Centre, the Philippine government donated 9 Prefabricated Schools and a one-storey RC religious building at Koe Khan Gyi monastery at a ceremony held at the monastery compound on Thursday.

Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Ko Ko Lwin attended the handover ceremony, together with a delegation led by Ms. Maria Theresa Lazaro, Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar and Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, officials from AHA Centre and concerned officials.

The Union Minister expressed words of thanks to the Philippine government and its people for providing humanitarian assistance to earthquake affected people and post-earthquake rehabilitation efforts in Myanmar. As both Myanmar and the Philippines are member states of ASEAN, the two countries share mutually respected long standing friendship.

He appreciated the Philippines’s “No One Left Behind” policy as well as the cooperation of AHA Centre for their contributions. Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Myanmar-Philippine Diplomatic Relations, Ms. Maria Theresa Lazaro expressed satisfaction for the relief items, showing her sympathy and empathy to all earthquake affected people in Myanmar.

After explaining the donation process by the AHA Centre Executive Director, Ms. Maria Theresa Lazaro handed over the donations to Union Minister Dr. Ko Ko Lwin. The Union Minister presented certificate of honour in return and exchanged commemorative gifts.

The Union Minister, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and party later inspected the donated Prefabricated School buildings at Basic Education High School (Thabyaepin) in Lewe Township, cordially met with the students and provided school supplies to the students.