The Philippine Embassy in Rome wishes to inform interested donors for typhoon victims on the procedure and handling of donations, as follows:
Donations to Government Agencies
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) with the assistance of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) oversee the acceptance and distribution of donations from foreign sources. Interested donors may visit the following websites at:
NDRRMC – www.ndrrmc.gov.ph
LINKAPIL – www.linkapil.org.ph
Donations to Non-Government Agencies
For those who wish to send their donations (in cash or in kind) directly to Philippine Red Cross (PNR), GMA Kapuso foundation and ABS-CBN Foundation, kindly visit their respective official websites for complete information and contact details.
For those who wish to donate online, PRC and GMA websites have an online facility that is easy to use. GMA Foundation also accepts donations using several major credit cards. In case of ABS-CBN Foundation, kindly send email at foundation@abs-cbn.com.
Other matters
Donation of used clothing is prohibited under Administrative Order No. 06, to safeguard the health of the people and avoid possible spread of contagion.
