The Philippine government convened yesterday a meeting with development partners to outline the initial “Yolanda Recovery and Rehabilitation Plan,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Representatives of 25 development partners – countries, multilateral organizations and aid agencies...

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Donations of Medical Items and Equipment

All foreign donations of medical items and equipment require clearance from the Department of Health (DOH) prior to entering the Philippines. Authentication of documentary requirements for foreign donations intended for victims of Typhoon Haiyan, shall b...

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Donations, assistance and aid, in cash and in-kind, from partner countries and multilateral organizations may now be monitored by the public through the Foreign Aid Transparency Hub or FAiTH, the first-ever, web-based initiative of its kind in the country that allows the public to monitor the statu...

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Relief, recovery and rehabilitation are ongoing in typhoon affected areas according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC). All bridges and roads that were previously affected are now passable. A total of 34,546 personnel, 1,336 vehicles, 111 sea crafts, 162 aircraft,...

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In the wake of devastating super typhoon Haiyan, members of the Capital’s Filipino community are appealing to fellow Wellingtonians to support the Typhoon Haiyan Philippine Appeal. A street appeal and Civic Square open concert will be held on 21 and 23 November respectively with all funds raised s...

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