14 November 2013 - Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie visited  the the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu on November 12 afternoon to personally present a Special Message for the Government and the people of the Philippines expressing his “thought and heartfelt aloha to the citizens, residents and government of the Republic of the Philippines during this trying time”. He also assured the Philippine Consulate General that his office will be coordinating with the Consulate with regard to relief efforts and other fundraising activities for typhoon Yolanda victims.

The Consulate General, meanwhile, intensified its public diplomacy campaign through email, social media and television interviews to facilitate the sending of donations and to inform anxious Filipinos in Hawaii who have relatives in typhoon-hit areas.

It also encouraged and expressed support for individuals and organizations in Hawaii who are organizing activities for typhoon victims, such as a relief drive, a telethon, a benefit concert and the sale of “Kokua Philippines” t-shirts.

The public may write on the Consulate General’s condolence books to express their sympathies.

The Consulate General is likewise in touch with the US Pacific Command with regard to the latter’s relief operations. END