UK condoles with ‘Sendong’ victims

British Minister of State Jeremy Brown at the Malacanang Palace during a courtesy call to Philippine President Benigno Aquino on July 21, 2010. AFP PHOTO/NOEL CELIS

MANILA, Philippines—British Minister of State Jeremy Brown has sent his condolences to the victims of Tropical Storm “Sendong,” which hit northern Mindanao starting Friday.

“The loss of life caused by flooding in the Philippines is tragic. I visited the Philippines earlier this month and know how keenly this loss will be felt by all its people,” Brown said in a statement released by the British Embassy in Manila.

“I would like to express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those affected. My thoughts are with them and the Government of the Philippines as they lead the recovery work,” he added.