| By Ahmad Al-Fraij KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (KUNA) -- Chairman of
Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Richard Gordon Monday hailed the deep-rooted bilateral ties between his country and Kuwait, which date back to several decades Kuwait hosts around 140,000 Filipino workers, who contribute in building the Kuwaiti economy and support their families financially, Gordon told KUNA.
The southern city of Cagayan de Oro City suffered the most deaths, 215, while 144 people were killed in nearby Iligan City, said Gwen Pang, secretary general of the
Philippine National Red Cross.
Donors can donate to victims of the ferry disaster at the consulate, in Al Qusais, which will issue receipts for all donations and send them to the
Philippine National Red Cross. For details call 04 254 4331 or visit www.pcgdubai.net.
Richard Gordon, who is also president of the
Philippine National Red Cross. ''A minimum of 700 people lost their lives and this could easily go up to 1,000.''
to 3:00 p.m., at the 4th floor of Arzobispado building in Intramuros, the bloodletting activity is being held in coordination with the
Philippine National Red Cross.
The DOT assured the public that security would be a priority, as it coordinated with the Philippine National Police-MPD, the Philippine Navy-Naval Reserve Command and the
Philippine National Red Cross to ensure the safety and security of devotees and tourists.
Gordon, chair of the
Philippine National Red Cross board of governors, said local officials running in elections might exploit the situation and use calamity funds for their own benefit.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the
Philippine National Red Cross, CBCP Caritas Filipinas Foundation and Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, to honor his spirit of generosity and memory.
Ashraf Abu Issa, chairman and CEO of Abu Issa Holdings/Blue Salon, personally handed over the donation to the
Philippine National Red Cross during a meeting graced by the Philippine Ambassador to Qatar HE Crescente Relacion, over the weekend.