Türkiye donates mobile food truck to Philippine Red Cross

[Starmix]

According to the report, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) on Tuesday donated a fully equipped mobile food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to augment the organization's rapid disaster response in Metro Manila and surrounding areas.

The report also stated that the visiting TİKA Vice President Ümit Naci Yorulmaz said that through this project, TİKA hopes to meet urgent needs by supporting dignity, reducing negative consequences of any disasters, and strengthening equality during times of calamity.

TIKA VP added that they believe that food is a basic right and that providing hot meals in moments of disaster is not only about survival but also about restoring comfort and human dignity. The mobile food truck — capable of preparing and serving up to 1,000 hot meals per day — is complete with industrial stoves, a chiller, a freezer, rice cookers, and an efficient ventilation system, allowing operations even in remote or disaster-affected areas.

The donation was received by PRC Chairperson Richard Gordon and Secretary General Gwendolyn Pang in the presence of Turkish Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol.

In addition to the report, “Turkey and Philippines might be far away in geography, but we share many things in common, and one unfortunate thing is that we also have a lot of natural disasters,” he said. “Over the years, this nurtured a sense of brotherhood between our countries and empathy that can only form if you know what it is like to suffer under dire circumstances,” he added.


Source: Philippine News Agency

 

[gwolf666]

I think it's very positive that TİKA donated this mobile food truck to the Philippine Red Cross. In times of disaster, quick and effective aid can mean the difference between life and death, and having such a resource, equipped and ready to mobilize rapidly, is a great initiative. Furthermore, the focus on maintaining the dignity and well-being of those affected demonstrates a deep understanding that humanitarian aid is not just about survival, but also about respect and empathy. I believe that these kinds of donations strengthen international collaboration and show that, even though we are in different parts of the world, tragedies unite nations in a common effort. It is vital that more countries are inspired by actions like this, because in difficult times, solidarity and a rapid response are essential to alleviating suffering.

 

[Starmix]

The Ph government already extended its thanks to Turkiye for the , moral support, it was of great help for the victims o calamities.