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Biden extends condolences to Carina, Habagat victims in PH
US President Joe Biden has extended his condolences to Filipinos affected by Tropical Cyclone Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken relayed Biden's message during a joint courtesy call with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III to President Marcos at Malacañan Palace.
Blinken also conveyed the US's willingness to provide assistance to those impacted by the weather disturbances.
Austin expressed condolences for those affected by the inclement weather and the resulting flooding.
The combined effects of the weather systems have resulted in 39 deaths and affected over 4.5 million individuals across all regions of the Philippines.
The NDRRMC reported that a total of 1,240,090 families were affected.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed condolences to the Philippines for the victims of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon, stating the US is ready to provide aid.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other foreign officials, expressed sympathy and offered assistance to the Philippines following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Carina.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered a "very focused" government response and aid distribution to victims of Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Habagat.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited flood victims in Valenzuela and Navotas cities following the onslaught of super typhoon Carina.
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Super Typhoon Carina has claimed 21 lives and displaced over 1.1 million individuals across the country.
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