The United States government is providing an additional P196 million ($3.5 million) in assistance to the Philippine government’s response to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
Through the US Agency for International Development, the US will support response logistics as well as provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash assistance to residents in the affected areas in Bicol and Batangas.
The assistance will also support communities that have been affected by subsequent disasters, according to the US Embassy in Manila.
The latest funding is in addition to the P84 million ($1.5 million) that was announced in October to provide emergency shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene assistance, and critical logistics support.
It raised the total value of US support for the Philippines’ disaster response to P280 million ($5 million).
“As your friend, partner, and ally, the United States is committed to working with the Philippine government and people as they rebuild and recover,” US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said.
Since October 25, the US has been working with humanitarian partners to deliver lifesaving assistance to communities affected by tropical storms, typhoons, and subsequent flooding.