Period covered by this update: 1 May to 15 June 2011

Appeal target: CHF 4,183,640

Appeal coverage: With contributions received to date, the appeal is 67 per cent covered. However, owing to the reduction of the operation timeframe, no further contributions are required.

Appeal history:

• An emergency appeal was launched on 26 October 2010 for CHF 4,183,640 for 12 months to assist 12,000 families (approximately 60,000 people).

• Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF): CHF 214,855 was allocated from IFRC’s DREF on 22 October to support Philippine Red Cross In its initial response and rapid assessments.