12 December 2013 - The United Nations Staff Associations in Myanmar handed over US$ 4,756 to the Philippine Embassy in Yangon on December 03 as donation for the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. Mr. Nyi Nyi Aung of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the coordinator of the group, gave the cash donation to Ms. Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo, the Embassy’s Chargé d’ Affaires, a.i. The total amount was received from the personal contributions of UN Agencies personnel based in Myanmar.

The group expressed their deep sympathy to the Philippines through the Embassy for the devastation and damages caused by the typhoon in the lives and properties of millions of Filipinos.

Ms. Salcedo expressed gratitude for the generous donation, noting that Myanmar has stood by the Philippines with Myanmar’s government and the private sector extending considerable humanitarian assistance.

The donation was turned over to Ms. Rolette Sal of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the Filipino Association in Myanmar which is leading a donation drive. Ms. Sal thanked the UN Staff Associations and informed them that the proceeds will be deposited to the account of the Philippine Red Cross. END