According to the 27 December 2011 situational report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, Typhoon Sendong (international codename:  Washi) has left 1,453 dead and 84 people missing.  4,594 persons were injured and 441 were assisted in rescue operations.  A total of 719,485 people in 789 barangays were affected.

Aside from its earlier advisory on how to send monetary donations, the Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the public that the following essential material donations are now accepted:

Immediate Priority

• Water, soap, hygiene kits, latrines (WASH)
• Non-food items:  cooking utensils, sleeping kits/mattresses, blankets, jerry cans, mosquito nets, flashlight batteries, underwear for children, men and women’s clothing
• Tents/Temporary shelter
• Ready-to-eat food (with appropriate nutritional content)

Other Priorities

• Medical supplies and assistance
• Clearing of debris
• Psychosocial support
• Livelihood support

Tents, food and non-food items items may be coursed to the:

DSWD National Resource Operations Center

Chapel Road, Pasay City, Philippines

Contact Persons and Contact Details:

Ms. Francia Fabian, Mobile No. +63918-930-2356

Assistant Secretary Camilo Gudmalin, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ms. Joanna L. Hizon, Mobile No. +63922-849-7708

Medicine, water sanitation and health (WASH) may be coursed through the Department of Health, whose contact person Dr. Arnel Z. Rivera, may be reached at Mobile No. +63928-394-6756.