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MANILA, Philippines -- In response to the request from the Philippine government, Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods equivalent to about 20 million yen (about $220,000 or P10 million) to flood victims of typhoon Ondoy.
On Monday, Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada sent a letter
to Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo, expressing heartfelt sympathy to the losses of many lives and serious damage in Metro Manila and other regions caused by typhoon Ondoy.
Aside from his best wishes for the speedy alleviation of the suffering of the affected people as well as for the full restoration in the areas damaged by this calamity, Okada also mentioned in the letter that Japan "will spare no effort in providing necessary assistance and cooperation for rehabilitation of affected people and areas."
Aside from Japan, China has also donated $10,000 (about half a million pesos) in cash and the United States has given $100,000 (about P5 million) in cash to the Philippine National Red Cross for its efforts to help the victims of Ondoy.
