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UN releases $12-million aid to Odette-affected areas
The United Nations has pledged an additional USD12 million in humanitarian aid for Typhoon Odette victims in the Philippines.
This aid will be released from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support the government's relief efforts.
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths announced the release of funds on Christmas Eve.
The UN Resident Coordinator to the Philippines, Gustavo Gonzales, described the typhoon's severe impact on infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods.
The European Union (EU) also announced it would allocate €2.83 million or P160.69 million worth of humanitarian assistance.
The death toll due to Typhoon Odette has climbed to 326, according to the NDRRMC.
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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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The United States government has announced an additional PHP950 million in humanitarian aid for communities devastated by Typhoon Odette, increasing its total assistance to over PHP1 billion.
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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 United States government, through the USAID, has provided $200,000 in immediate financial assistance for victims of Typhoon Odette in central and southern Philippines.
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Multiple countries, including the US, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, and Ireland, have pledged significant relief aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Odette.
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