Singapore’s Temasek Foundation donates 8-M face masks to PH in partnership with LT Group, Inc.
Singapore’s Temasek Foundation (TF) ties up with LT Group, Inc. (LTG) for the donation of 8-million masks to help in the COVID-19 response of various local government units in the Philippines. Photo shows TF Chief Executive Officer Ng Boon Heong (right) and LTG President Michael G. Tan (left) during the ceremonial signing of the Deed of Donation. Temasek will shoulder the costs of the masks while LTG will handle all logistics and distribution costs from Singapore to Manila and various LGUs. The event was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph M. Yap and TF Senior Director Gerard Yeo.
To help the Philippines in its continuing COVID-19 response, Singapore’s Temasek Foundation International (TF) has partnered with local conglomerare LT Group, Inc. (LTG) for the donation of eight million face masks to various local government units in the country.
During simple turnover rites, TF chief executive officer Ng Boon Heong signed the Deed of Donation together with LT Group president Michael G. Tan. The event was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph M. Yap and TFI Senior Director Gerard Yeo.
Based on the Deed of Donation, each BYD Care surgical mask is for single-use only and provides 3 layers of protection with a particle filtration efficiency of >95%. “We are making available up to 8,000,000 pieces of the masks to the LT Group Inc for deployment to the local government units and communities in the Philippines,” the foundation said.
Temasek paid for the masks while LTG will handle freight costs from Singapore to Manila as well as the cost of distributing the masks to various LGUs throughout the Philippines.
TF supports programs that uplift lives and communities in Singapore and beyond. It aims to strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and enhance regional capabilities, and advance science and nature for a sustainable world.
LT Group, Inc., on the other hand, is the listed holding company of business tycoon Lucio C. Tan which is widely known for its various charitable and socio-civic endeavors.
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