EU grant for Mindanao reaffirms PGMA effort for peace — DFA
July 9, 2009 8:40 am
MANILA, July 9 The European Commissions recent approval of an additional humanitarian grant of Euros three million (about P200 million) for Mindanao is a reaffirmation of the European Unions confidence in the Arroyo administrations continuing efforts to achieve lasting peace in that region, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo said today.
The ECs Humanitarian Aid Department approved the additional grant last week for food and nutrition, water and sanitation and primary health care needs of victims of the conflict in Mindanao for implementation over a period of nine months.
This additional aid will further boost the Philippine governments humanitarian programs in Mindanao. It is also a reaffirmation of the EUs confidence in the Arroyo administrations continuing efforts to achieve lasting peace in Mindanao, Romulo stated.
Last October and December, humanitarian assistance of Euros 6.5 million was given, plus Euros three million in rehabilitation grant also in October.
The funding will be coursed through international organizations in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Disaster Coordinating Council. (PNA)
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