Washington, DC – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Chairman Brendan Flores issues the following statement following the eruption of Taal Volcano in Batangas, Philippines:
“On behalf of NaFFAA’s Board of Governors and regional network of leaders, we pledge our undivided support to those affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano. The unrest and destruction resulting from such natural disasters can have devastating effects on survivors—physically, emotionally, and financially. According to the Philippine government, over 6,000 citizens of Batangas have already evacuated, and approximately 200,000 more may follow in the case of a larger impending eruption.
“We are launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for victims of the Taal Volcano disaster, and encourage you and your networks to consider making donations of any size. It is our genuine hope that the financial support we can amass together, can go miles towards helping families rebuild.”
Contact:
Carissa Villacorta
NaFFAA Executive Director
Tel. 202-803-1353
Since 1997, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has been the standard-bearer for promoting the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. NaFFAA is the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization and national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its fourteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.
