The South Korean government performs
another act of generosity again to the Philippines.
SoKor donated 700 units of
coronavirus disease or COVID-19 test kits to the Philippines to boost the local
testing capacity for the disease.
The South Korean Ambassador to
the Philippines Han Dong-man handed over the test kits to Philippine government
officials, represented by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro
“Teddyboy” Locsin Jr., Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque
III, and National Task Force on COVID-19 spokesperson Gen. Restituto
Padilla.
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| (photo credit to DFA) |
The
COVID-19 test kits arrived Frday night (April 24) are valued at $500,000 (or
approximately P25.38 million). Such test kits can yield a total of 35,000
tests, the DFA said.
“The
test kits are compatible with local COVID-19 testing systems and were
immediately delivered to the DOH,” added. The Department of Foreign Affairs
added.
950 metric tons of rice
Earlier this month South Korea
also donated to the Philippine government 950 metric
tons of rice
The rice
donated by the South Korean government are packed in 40 kilogram bags and it is
expected to benefit around 15,000 families affected by the calamities in Mindanao.
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