Manila Bulletin
PH studying humanitarian aid to India to fight COVID-19 surge
The Philippines is considering providing humanitarian aid to India, which is facing a severe surge in COVID-19 cases.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is exploring possible assistance for India.
Roque confirmed that he would inquire with the DFA about the specific aid that could be sent.
India has recorded over 300,000 new COVID-19 infections daily for the past week, with total infections reaching 17.9 million.
Despite the ongoing crisis, the Philippines still anticipates receiving vaccines from India.
The article notes that India has surpassed 200,000 COVID-19 deaths.
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