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SM Olongapo malls set up donation boxes for typhoon victims

Charlene A. Cayabyab

SM SUPERMALLS in Olongapo City has set up donation boxes for the victims of Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan province.

The donation drive is an initiative of SM Foundation and Philippine Red Cross.

At SM City Olongapo Central, the donation box is located at the ground floor between Breadtalk and Starbucks, while SM City Olongapo Downtown's donation box is located at the ground floor beside National Bookstore.

For those who wish to help, donations can be dropped at designated booths available at SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown and all SM malls nationwide.

Donations can also be sent to this account:

Account name: Philippine National Red Cross

Peso savings: 00-453-0190938

Dollar savings: 10-453-0039482

Swift code: BNORPHMM

Meanwhile, SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, sent immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown donated two truckloads of bottled water to Tuguegarao City which were brought to Cathedral Gym and East Central Elementary School which served as evacuation centers for flood-stricken residents. Hot meals were also distributed to some 300 residents.

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