Singapore Red Cross gives $50k to Vietnam for flood relief, starts donation drive for Philippines
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Both countries had been affected by the three consecutive typhoons, Ragasa, Bualoi and Matmo, with the Philippines also recently hit by earthquakes in Cebu and Davao.
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SINGAPORE – The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) is appealing for funds to support disaster response in the Philippines and is contributing $50,000 towards relief efforts in Vietnam.
Both countries had been affected by the three consecutive typhoons, Ragasa, Bualoi and Matmo, with the Philippines also recently hit by earthquakes in Cebu and Davao.
In a statement on Oct 16, the SRC said it is appealing for funds to support relief and recovery efforts by its local partners in the Philippines, including the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
Those who wish to donate can do so through:
Credit card: Through the
Giving.sg platform;
PayNow: To SRC’s UEN S86CC0370EGEN. Include “Philippines Disaster” under the bill reference;
Cheque: Payable to Singapore Red Cross Society, to be posted to Red Cross House. Donors should indicate “Philippines Disaster” at the back of the cheque and leave their name and address;
In person: At Red Cross House in Penang Lane during weekdays, 9am to 6pm.
The appeal period is open from Oct 15 to Dec 31, 2025. Corporate and individual donors can claim 100 per cent tax deduction for their donations.
SRC said it had earlier contributed $50,000
The SRC also said it is contributing $50,000 to support the Vietnam Red Cross in its relief efforts for the flood-hit country.
The efforts include the provision of shelter, clean drinking water, first aid and psychosocial support, as well as necessities like food rations, blankets and tarpaulins, the SRC said.
Late on Sept 30, a 6.9- magnitude earthquake killing at least seven people
Three typhoons hit Vietnam between Sept 22 and Oct 3, severely affecting the northern and central parts of the country. Heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides followed the typhoons, destroying homes and crops and submerging hundreds of thousands of homes.
SRC chief executive and secretary-general Benjamin William described the situation in the Philippines and Vietnam as dire.
“As our hearts go out to those impacted by the disasters, we hope that the people of Singapore will join us in solidarity and support our ongoing response in both countries,” he said.
“We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and stand ready to work alongside our partners for the recovery of the affected communities.”
