US, China, Japan pledge more aid for typhoon victims

Multiple countries, including the US, Japan, China, South Korea, Canada, and Ireland, have pledged significant relief aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Odette.

The United States is providing an additional PHP10 million in immediate assistance for food, water, hygiene supplies, and other relief items, particularly in Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands.

China is donating an additional USD1 million (approximately PHP50 million) in emergency cash assistance to the Philippine government, in addition to food donations for victims in Central Visayas and parts of Mindanao.

Japan's contribution includes essential relief goods such as generators, tents, sleeping pads, water containers, and tarpaulin covers, which will be coordinated with the DSWD for shipment.

US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Heather Variava expressed condolences and reaffirmed the US commitment to provide ongoing emergency supplies and recovery assistance to the Philippines.