Philippine Embassy in Singapore not accepting donations for Taal, OFWs told

MANILA, Philippines

— The Philippine Embassy in Singapore is informing the public that 

it is not authorized to accept donations for the victims of the Taal eruption.

It said that the Philippine government is not making a call for international humanitarian

assistance citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s declaration on January 12 that “local institutions

have the capacity to provide the required

assistance to the affected population.”

“Hence, the Embassy

is not authorized to receive or channel donations intended for these communities,” the embassy said.

It advised parties who wish to provide donations to affected communities

to directly send their donations to their preferred non-government organization,

charitable organization, or local government (town or municipality).

The Embassy made the advisory after it received outpouring messages of support and offers to provide relief goods or monetary

assistance for the communities affected by Taal eruption from generous individuals.

Nonetheless, it thanked everyone “for their concern and solidarity for the people of the province of Batangas and the areas surrounding Taal Volcano.”