The European Union (EU) has announced the release of €1.25 million (approximately P85 million) in humanitarian aid to support those affected by recent typhoons in the Philippines.
In a statement issued on Friday, November 14, the EU confirmed that the funding will directly benefit communities in Cebu, which were previously impacted by a recent earthquake.
Of the total allocation, €250,000 (around P17 million) will be given to the Philippine Red Cross.
This assistance will include sleeping kits, essential household items, cash grants for basic needs, healthcare services, and water and sanitation initiatives.
Additionally, existing EU funds are being utilized by EU-funded partners for disaster preparedness and anticipatory actions, providing cash assistance and initial response efforts.
This new funding is supplementary to the €8.5 million (about P578.6 million) already allocated this year for humanitarian aid and disaster preparedness in the Philippines.
This prior funding included €1.3 million (approximately P88.5 million) in response to tropical cyclones that struck the country in July and late September, and €1.2 million (around P85 million) for earthquake relief in Cebu and Davao.
Earlier, the Chinese government and the Australian government also pledged their support in cash and humanitarian aid to the victims of Typhoons Tino and Uwan.
