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MFA Press Release: Condolence Letters from Acting President J Y Pillay and Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean to Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino on Tropical Storm Washi (19 December 2011)
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19 December 2011
Acting President J Y Pillay and Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean have sent condolence letters to Philippine President Benigno S Aquino on the loss of life and damage caused by Tropical Storm Washi....
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Acting President J Y Pillay and Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean have sent condolence letters to Philippine President Benigno S Aquino on the loss of life and damage caused by Tropical Storm Washi. The condolence letters are attached. The Singapore Government had earlier announced that it would contribute S$50,000 to the Philippines through the Singapore Red Cross to support the relief efforts there.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
19 DECEMBER 2011
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Condolence Letter from Acting President J Y Pillay
19 December 2011
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino
President
Republic of the Philippines
Dear President Aquino,
On behalf of the people of Singapore, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies for the loss of lives and damage caused by Tropical Storm Washi.
I am confident that the Philippines will be able to overcome this disaster with fortitude under your able leadership, and with the resilience of your people. Our thoughts are with the Filipino people during this trying time, especially the families and dependents of the victims.
Yours sincerely,
J Y PILLAY
ACTING PRESIDENT
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Condolence Message from Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean
19 December 2011
His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino
President
Republic of the Philippines
Dear President Aquino,
I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives and destruction caused by Tropical Storm Washi. On behalf of the Government of Singapore, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to you and the people of the Philippines. The Singapore Government has made a contribution through the Singapore Red Cross to assist with the ongoing relief efforts.
Our thoughts are with the Government and people of the Philippines during this difficult time.
Yours sincerely,
TEO CHEE HEAN
ACTING PRIME MINISTER