11 January 2012 ----- Ambassador Joselito A. Jimeno, Philippine Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, hosted a thanksgiving event for the donors who supported the donation drive initiated by the Embassy and the Filipino Community of Oman for the victims of typhoon Sendong. The event was attended by representatives from various Filipino community groups and officials from Bank Muscat, Venus Electronics LLC, and ARAMEX, who were among the major donors. Ambassador Jimeno and Filipino Community Social Club Chairperson, Ms. Amelita Villamora awarded certificates of appreciation to the different individuals and organizations who generously donated to the Sendong flood victims. The Embassy reported that as of 10 January 2012, total cash donations amounted to Omani Rials Four thousand eight hundred (around PHP 545,063.00).

In his remarks, Ambassador Jimeno expressed the Philippine government’s gratitude to all those who supported the relief campaign, and expressed his appreciation of the strong support and cooperation of the Filipino community in Oman.