Philippine News Agency
US pledges P13.8-M aid for PH flood relief – embassy
The United States is providing P13.8 million in relief aid to the Philippines to support disaster response efforts following severe typhoons and tropical storms.
The funding, equivalent to $250,000, will augment the Philippine government's response to recent flooding and heavy rains.
The assistance will be channeled through the United Nations World Food Programme and is intended to facilitate the transport of food to affected communities.
The US Embassy confirmed that an interagency team is coordinating with the Philippine government and the WFP to ensure the aid reaches those in need.
The recent typhoons and storms have resulted in at least 25 reported deaths and hundreds of evacuations due to landslides and flooding across various regions of the Philippines.
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