Taiwan has donated 500 metric tons of rice to aid communities in the Davao Region affected by recent natural disasters, according to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Representative Wallace Chow recently.

The donation, which brings the total amount of rice donated by Taiwan to the Philippines this year to 1,500 metric tons, is intended to alleviate the suffering of families displaced by severe flooding and landslides in January and torrential rains in July.

“The Philippines has faced a series of devastating natural disasters this year,” Chow said. “This rice donation is a tangible expression of love from Taiwan.”

The TECO representative also expressed gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development for its swift response in distributing aid to affected families.

Chow reiterated Taiwan’s commitment to supporting the Philippines in times of need, thanking Manila Economic and Cultural Office chairperson Cheloy Garafil for facilitating the smooth importation and transfer of the rice donation.