Sympathy and Solidarity
Press Release No.: 002-MCYB-2009
The Philippine Embassy in Manama reported to the Department of Foriegn Affairs that Lulu Hypermarket, one of the largest supermarkets in Bahrain, is suporting the Philippine Government’s relief and rehabilation efforts for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.
In a call on Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Ma. Corazon Yap-Bahjin, on 9 October 2009, the top executives of Lulu Hypermarket, expressed their commitment to help collect cash donations and relief goods for the victims, offering use of its store facilities in Dana Mall and Riffa as drop off centers.
Mr. Juzer Repawala, regional director of Lulu Hypermarket, conveyed to the Embassy the company’s sympathy and solidarity with the Filipino people in the wake of the tragedy brought by Typhoon Ondoy. He said that with its large number of Filipino staff, the company’s consider itself as a close ally of the Filipino community in Bahrain.
The relief drive to be undertaken by Lulu Hypermarket is only until 30 October. Cash donations and relief goods will be sent to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
In a related development, the Triskelion International-Kingdom of Bahrain (TIKOB) Council, also offered cash donations and relief goods for the typhoon victims through a fund drive conducted at the Twister Club following news of the devastation caused by storm. The said amount was remitted directly by the group to the DSWD.
