Norway commits to a contribution of NOK 20 million (PHP 140 million) in immediate humanitarian assistance to the Philippines.
The NOK 20 million will be channeled through the UN, the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations which have access to the affected areas.
"I want to express sympathy with the Filipino people who have been hit so hard by this disaster. We follow the humanitarian situation in the Philippines closely and will provide further assistance when we get a better overview of the needs", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Børge Brende.
In addition, the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) has accepted an invitation from the UN to contribute with expertise and resources.
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Photo from Armed Forces of the Philippines[/caption]Earlier, the United Arab Emirates pledges 36 million Dirhams (Php 426 million). The United Kingdom as well announced the provision of at least Php 414 million to help the Philippine relief rescue for the victims in disaster-hit areas. The assistance from Britain is in addition to the P276 million it earlier provided for Philippine emergency responses.
Canada on its part, offered to provide 5 million Canadian dollars (Php 207 Million) in support to humanitarian organizations striving to meet the needs of the people affected.
Super typhoon Haiyan slams the central Philippines on Friday with recorded winds of 235kph that gusted to 275kph which later caused a water surge raising sea waters to 6m. The death toll from a super typhoon that decimated entire towns in the Philippines could soar well over 10,000, authorities warned Sunday, making it the country’s worst recorded natural disaster.
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