24 November 2005 – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo formally turns over to Chargé d'Affaires Zahoor Ahmed of the Pakistani Embassy the cheque for PHP 2.72 Million (US$50,000) as “our country's modest contribution to the international relief and rehabilitation effort to assist the people affected by the earthquake” that struck Pakistan on 8 October 2005.   The estimated death toll from the quake has reached 89,000, and the damage to the economy of Pakistan is estimated at more than US$5 billion.   Witnessing the presentation of the donation is Mr. Sergio O. Valencia (1st L), Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairman, whose office provided the funds for the assistance.  (Mark Santos)
 
 

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