Australia provides additional P28.52M aid for typhoon victims

The Australian government has provided an additional Php28.52 million in aid for the Philippines' response to Super Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses, bringing the total aid to Php64.5 million.

This latest commitment will directly assist 23,345 affected people, including 2,990 women and girls, particularly pregnant and nursing mothers.

The assistance will provide life-saving support to help affected communities provide food and repair damaged homes.

Australia will also support emergency medical teams to provide reproductive and maternal health care and counseling services.

Australian Ambassador Steven J. Robinson emphasized that Australia stands with the Philippines in this time of need.

He also stated that they have been coordinating with humanitarian partners to ensure their assistance is well-informed, targeted, and supports the Philippine government's response.

Australia has previously responded to at least 21 disasters in the Philippines since 2006 and has arrangements to preposition assets in key strategic areas.