MANILA, Philippines — Operation Damayan, The Philippine STAR’s humanitarian arm, received a P1-million donation from Angelo King Foundation Inc., spearheading its fund drive for families affected by the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
AFKI regularly partners with Operation Damayan and actively supports projects involving education, health care, medical assistance and poverty alleviation, among others.
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine left a trail of destruction in Southern Luzon, particularly in the Bicol region, and has claimed the lives of more than 100 persons.
Earlier this year, Operation Damayan also received a P200,000 donation from electronic banking consortium Bancnet Inc. following their anniversary in July. The donation will be utilized for much-needed typhoon relief in the wake of Kristine.
The STAR’s Damayan also received donations from loyal benefactors LV-TGFHA, P100,000 and KL, P50,000, bringing total donations to P1.35 million.
Philippine STAR president and CEO Miguel Belmonte, who personally leads a team of employee-volunteers of the Philstar Media Group in carrying out relief missions, expressed gratitude to donors for trusting Operation Damayan, which has been conducting humanitarian assistance since 1988.
For those who would like to partner with Operation Damayan for typhoon relief, donations may be sent via bank deposit to Philstar Daily Inc./ Operation Damayan Metrobank Savings Account No. 151-7-15152422-9 (email deposit slip to damayan@philstarmedia.com).
Interested parties may contact Operation Damayan at tel. 8527-7777 local 2111.