EU allocates €800,000 aid for cyclone, flood victims

The European Union (EU) has allocated €800,000 (approximately P54.38 million) in humanitarian aid to assist communities in the Philippines affected by recent cyclones and floods.

This funding will be channeled towards emergency relief, addressing critical needs in areas such as shelter, health, and water and sanitation for the hardest-hit regions.

The EU is also closely monitoring the situation in Cebu following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on September 30, which caused significant infrastructure damage.

Latest NDRRMC data shows the Cebu earthquake resulted in 71 deaths and 559 injuries, affecting 128,464 families or 455,631 individuals.

The EU has expressed willingness to provide additional support for the Philippines pending an ongoing needs assessment.

This new contribution adds to the €6.5 million in humanitarian aid and disaster preparedness funding the EU has already provided to the Philippines this year.

Severe Tropical Storm Opong had caused 18 deaths in Masbate province, and over 2 million Filipinos were displaced or affected by several weather disturbances.