Mar, Korina Donate P2.2M For Relief Op

Mar, Korina Donate P2.2M For Relief Op
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October 20, 2009MANILA – Sen. Manuel Roxas II and broadcaster Korina Sanchez on Tuesday donated a total of P2.2 million to six organizations for continued relief assistance to thousands of people affected by tropical storms Ondoy (Ketsana) and Pepeng (Parma).

In a press statement, the engaged couple announced that the P2.2 million was given to Caritas Philippines (P500,000), ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya (P500,000), GMA Kapuso Foundation (P500,000), Philippine National Red Cross – National Blood Service (P250,000), Philippine National Red Cross (P250,000), Igan Foundation (P100,000), and ABS-CBN Foundation Kapamilya Shower Na Project (P100,000).

The money was supposed to be spent for the planned grand reception at the Araneta Coliseum after the wedding ceremony at the Sto. Domingo Church on October 27.

Roxas and Sanchez decided to cancel the big reception and donate the amount instead to groups involved in relief assistance to Ondoy and Pepeng’s victims.

“Instead of spending for the reception at Araneta Coliseum as planned, Mar and I agreed to donate the amount set aside for it to various charity organizations taking care of evacuees and victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng,” Sanchez said.

“Matagal nga naming pinlano ni Korina at pinaghandaan ang espesyal na araw na ito. Gusto sana namin na marami ang kasalo sa saya. Pero parang hindi tama na malaki ang gagastusin sa selebrasyon sa panahon ng kalamidad. Napakarami nating kababayan ang naghihirap ngayon – lubog sa tubig-baha. Pakikiramay at pagtulong na rin namin ito sa kanila,” Roxas said.