Singapore: Tiger Airways set the pace for companies and
residents to come forward to do their bit for survivors of tropical
storm Ketsana in the Philippines, making a donation of 500,000
pesos.
Tiger Aviation boss Tony Davis and Tiger Airways Singapore
Managing Director Rosalynn Tay presented the cheque of about
S$15,000 to Philippines Ambassador to Singapore.
Ambassador Minda C Cruz said, "We are saddened by this
unfortunate natural disaster but heartened by the kind gestures
shown by Singaporeans to help Filipinos to rebuild their lives
after the storm.
"Tiger Airways is among the first to answer our call for help
and this generous donation of 500,000 pesos, the largest thus far
collected by the embassy, will be given directly to those who need
it most."
The Philippines was one of the first destinations served by
Tiger Airways and Tony Davis, President & Group Chief Executive
said everyone at the airline was moved by the suffering in the
Philippines.
“I urge Singapore companies and residents to chip in and do
their part" said Davis.
Only monetary donations can be made towards the relief effort as
used clothing, is prohibited from being imported into the
country.
However the Filipino Association in Singapore (FAS) is accepting
donations in kind which may be dropped off at A—Freight Cargo in
Orchard Road’s Lucky Plaza.
Two other firms in Lucky Plaza, i—Remit Singapore and LBC
Singapore have also decided to help by waiving remittance charges
for donations made to organisations in the Philippines such as the
Philippine National Red Cross, ABS—CBN Foundation, GMA Foundation,
Philippine National Red Cross, and the National Disaster
Coordinating Center.
Singapore—based relief organisations, Mercy Relief and Singapore
Red Cross are also sending aid in the form of food, medicine and
water purification tablets and filters, along with cash and cheque
donations.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH
TIGER AIRWAY.!!
on 1 oct Tiger desserted all passengers and stranded
them in EARTHQUAKE AREA...and happily pose for MEDIA that they
donate money... SAME DAY!!!
