PNG Government commits K3m aid for Typhoon victims in the Philippines

PNG Government helps Philippines typhoon victims 

THE Government has allocated K3 million to help in relief efforts in typhoon-devastated Philippines.

Finance Minister James Marape made the pledge to Philippine Ambassador Bienvenido Tejano during a fundraising concert hosted by the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Sir John Guise Stadium last Saturday.

Marape is a member of the Footprints Gospel Group, which was one of the groups that presented beautiful gospel music. More than K50,000 was collected during the concert.

Donations were received from ANZ Bank, National Development Bank, Funeral Home, employees of Hideaway Hotel, employees of Seeto Kui PNG Ltd, Integrated Development Services Ltd and China Investments PNG Ltd. 

Filipino Association of Papua New Guinea President Roel Sta Cruz said other business houses and individuals had promised to help.

“All the proceeds will be given to the Philippine Red Cross to help our people,” Cruz said.

“A total of K3,131,000 in commitments and payments have been raised so far,” Cruz said.. PNG Today/The National