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ERC opens 4 schools in Samar, Philippines

SAMAR, 5th March, 2015 (WAM) – The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) delegation headed by Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, ERC's Chairman of the Board of Directors, today opened four schools in the South of Samar Province in the Philippines.

The event is in implementation of the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan regarding provisions of humanitarian assistance at a value of US$10 million for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

Governor of Western Samar Sharee Ann Tan, Governor of Eastern Samar Conrado B. Nicart and the UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Moosa Abdulwahid Alkhajah were present. The number of reconstructed and revamped schools by ERC has reached 10.

The opening of the schools is seen in the framework of the ERC's efforts to follow up on the latest developments regarding the conditions of the victims of the typhoon and to be briefed on the results of the exerted efforts of a number of relief organisations in the Philippines.

At the conclusion of the event, Filipino officials hosted a reception in honour of the ERC delegation.

Al Mazrouei expressed his happiness at the end of the first phase of the relief programme in Philippines, adding, "I cannot but express my happiness, as I feel proud that the ERC team has contributed positively in building the Island, and I extend my thanks for your efforts which drew joy from the parents and children."

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