SM Foundation Inc. Aids Earthquake-hit Türkiye and Syria
March 22, 2023Press Release, SM Foundation Inc., SM Supermalls,
On the 27th of February 2023, SM Foundation Inc.(SMFI) sent aid through the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to the earthquake-hit countries Türkiye and Syria.
SMFI handed 200 units of gasoline generators to PRC to provide power to the quake-stricken Türkiye and Syria as represented by SM Foundation Health and Medical Programs Executive Director, Connie Angeles.
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SMFI’s Connie Angeles (second from left) hands the donation to PRC chairperson Dick Gordon (third from left). Joining the turnover are PRC Governor Ernesto Isla and PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang (first and fourth from left, respectively). Photo from PRC. |
Aside from the units of gasoline generators, the social good arm of SM also donated five million pesos to help address the needs of earthquake victims.
The aid comes after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit southeast Türkiye and northwest Syria. The disaster was followed by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, hitting southern Turkiye, which led to additional casualties and damages.
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PRC
volunteers prepare to ship 200 units of gasoline generators donated by SM
Foundation for quake-hit Türkiye and Syria. Photo from PRC. |
To learn more about SM Foundation’s social good programs, visit www.sm-foundation.org or follow its social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube): @SMFoundationInc.
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