Aid mobilized in the Philippines by: -- The European Commission said it would give three million euros ($4 million) towards the relief efforts. -- Britain offered an emergency support package worth $9.6 million. Germanys embassy in Manila said an initial shipment of 23 tonnes of aid was being flown in and German rescue teams were already at work. -- Like Australia, New Zealand also increased its humanitarian relief on Monday, bringing its total to NZ$2.15 million (US$1.78 million), while Canada has promised up to US$5 million to aid organisations. -- Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) said it was sending 200 tonnes of aid including medicine, tents and hygiene kits to arrive mid-week, with the first cargo plane leaving from Dubai on Monday and another from Belgium on Tuesday. -- Taiwans government pledged immediate cash aid of US$200,000 and the Singapore government donated US$40,000. -- Oxfam, the British-based relief organisation, said it has sent an assessment team ahead of aid operations. Source: ph.news.yahoo/world-sends-emergency-aid-battered-philippines-182351867.html
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 08:03:50 +0000
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