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PAL launches humanitarian mission for Odette survivors
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) Group has transported nearly 100,000 kilograms of essential relief goods to areas in the Visayas and Mindanao devastated by Typhoon Odette.
In addition to delivering aid, PAL conducted five recovery missions from December 19 to 24, rescuing 430 individuals from Siargao.
The relief items, including food packs and water bottles, were sourced from donations by the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, the Lucio Tan Group, and various government and non-government organizations.
PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna stated that the airline used its De Havilland Dash8-400 NG aircraft to deliver humanitarian aid and continues to collaborate with stakeholders to support typhoon-affected provinces.
PAL Express President Bonifacio Sam highlighted that these efforts, encompassing both relief transport and victim rescue, are the company's contribution to the government's ongoing rescue and relief operations.
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The Philippine Navy ship BRP Ivatan departed Zamboanga City on December 20, carrying over PHP3.8 million worth of relief goods for victims of Typhoon Odette in Siargao.
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Canada, Hungary, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand have pledged over PHP187.9 million to assist provinces hit hard by Typhoon Odette.
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Taiwan has sent over P29 million in relief assistance to the Philippines following the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette.
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The United Nations (UN) has assured that a coordinated response is underway to assist victims of Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported that areas devastated by Typhoon Odette have received over P154 million in humanitarian assistance as of December 28.
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