EU, UN, Canada pledge aid after Typhoon Rolly

The European Union (EU) Delegation in the Philippines has expressed solidarity with Filipinos and is ready to provide relief assistance to communities hit by Typhoon Rolly, particularly in the Bicol Region.

The EU Delegation stated that its Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) is prepared to extend relief aid and acknowledged the resilience, strength, and courage of the Filipino people during this challenging period.

The United Nations (UN) has also embarked on a humanitarian mission, mobilizing its agencies and local humanitarian partners to work with concerned government agencies for relief assistance.

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez stated that UN agencies and humanitarian NGOs are coordinating efforts with government departments, the Philippine Red Cross, and private sector groups for rapid needs assessments and to assist vulnerable people.

Canada has also vowed to assist the Philippines in its recovery efforts following the typhoon's onslaught.

Disaster relief authorities reported that seven people were killed and thousands of families fled their homes, prompting President Duterte to direct concerned authorities to extend immediate disaster response and relief.