China donates 5 million RMB to help victims of Jolo Cathedral terrorist attack in 2019
Commitment amount
$ 818100.077025805
Adjusted commitment amount
$ 818100.08
Constant 2021 USD
Summary
Funding agency [Type]
Unspecified Chinese Government Institution [Government Agency]
Recipient
Philippines
Sector
Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation (Code: 730)
Flow type
Grant
Infrastructure
No
Category
Project lifecycle
Geography
Description
On January 31st, 2019, the Chinese Embassy in Manila reportedly committed to donating 5 million RMB (about PHP38.9 million) to the victims of a terror attack on a cathedral in Jolo, Sulu. The attack killed 18 people and wounded 82. Prior to the donation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi extended his condolences to the Philippine government in a letter sent to Locsin and reaffirmed Beijing's resolve against all forms of terrorism.
Additional details
Number of official sources
2
Number of total sources
5
Details
Cofinanced
No
Direct receiving agencies [Type]
Government of the Philippines [Government Agency]