Chinese envoy extends sympathy to Carina-affected Filipinos

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NINO JESUS ORBETA

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Wednesday extended his regards to those affected by Super Typhoon Carina.

“My heart is with all our Filipino friends affected by Typhoon Carina. Our sincere sympathy goes to those who have lost their loved ones in the floods,” said Huang in a post on Facebook.

“Stand ready to provide help and get through this trying time together. Stay safe,” he added.

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While it did not make landfall in the country, Carina strengthened the effects of the southwest monsoon, leaving many parts of the country, including Metro Manila, flooded by rain since Tuesday.

In Metro Manila alone, several major thoroughways were left impassable.

The National Capital Region was also put under a state of calamity, amid the rain and floods.

Latest figures from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) show that at least 12  people had been killed by Carina and habagat, with 600,000 more displaced, including 35,000 who went to emergency shelters.