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| TikTok has officially turned over its US$150,000 donation to the Philippine National Red Cross |
TikTok Donates US$300,000 for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines (11/24/20)
Two destructive back-to-back typhoons struck the Philippines over the span of two weeks. The strongest typhoon ever recorded in recent history, Super Typhoon Rolly (Goni), hit the southern region of the Philippines on November 1st. It has impacted an estimated two million Filipinos, many of whom have lost their homes and livelihoods. Ten days later, Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco), including Metro Manila and parts of Central Luzon, swept through several of the same provinces previously battered by Typhoon Rolly, leaving widespread flooding and power outages.
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| TikTok Donates US$300,000 for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines |
Many regions continue to struggle to recover from the effects of these calamities. Homes and livelihoods were lost to flooding, powerful winds, and rain in several provinces. LGUs and other groups continue to organize and assist all those affected by the typhoons, but many are also urgently in need of assistance.
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TikTok has pledged to donate US$300,000 (approximately Php15M) to support typhoon relief and recovery efforts, in line with its mission to encourage imagination and bring joy. The Philippine Red Cross has been allocated US$150,000 for its on-ground mobilization operations to provide hot meals and other critical necessities in the affected communities.
The Red Cross of the Philippines is still committed to reaching the helpless and the most vulnerable. The donation by TikTok will definitely go a long way in further reinforcing the humanitarian efforts of the PRC to relieve the misery of those affected by the recent calamities. Senator Richard Gordon, Chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, said, "You can be sure the Red Cross will continue to be there for the people affected."
TikTok will also host the #TikTokTogetherPH virtual live fundraiser concert on Saturday, November 28 at 7:00pm, featuring The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Kyline Alcantara, Rico Blanco, and Ella Cruz, among other guest artists and local producers, joining each other on the app to assist needy Filipinos. Proceeds from the virtual event will be turned over to partner organisations, with up to US$150,000 raised by TikTok supplementing funds.
During their time of need, we stand with all Filipinos and we want to do what we can to help all of those affected get back on their feet. For happy and inspiring moments, TikTok has been the go-to forum, and now we are expanding this mission even beyond the app, TikTok said.
TikTok is also committed to doing its best to support the greater community through these activities and through organizations such as the Philippine Red Cross, as it spreads joy and inspiration to millions of people on the platform every day.
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