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India sends relief aid to Cebu months after Super Typhoon 'Uwan'

Published Jan 21, 2026 01:41 pm
Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel unload relief aid intended for communities in Cebu affected by the Super Typhoon Uwan from the Indian government at the Clark Airbase in Mabalacat, Pampanga on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: PAF)
Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel unload relief aid intended for communities in Cebu affected by the Super Typhoon Uwan from the Indian government at the Clark Airbase in Mabalacat, Pampanga on Jan. 20, 2026. (Photo: PAF)
Two months after Super Typhoon “Uwan” battered the country, fresh international aid arrived as the government of India turned over additional humanitarian supplies for families affected in Cebu on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF), through the Air Logistics Command, facilitated the turnover of the relief aid delivered at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
Major General Dennis G. Estrella, commander of the Air Logistics Command, received Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shri Harsh Kumar Jain upon his arrival at Clark Air Base while the Air Force City Council of Commanders joined the reception.
The formal handover was conducted between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), represented by Undersecretary Diana Rose S. Cajipe, and the Government of India, represented by Ambassador Jain.
The PAF then handled the unloading of the donated supplies which included synthetic sleeping mats, thermal and regular blankets, "dignity kits" for men, women, and girls; sleeping bags, mosquito nets, and solar lamps, among others.
The aid was delivered under the Philippine International Humanitarian Assistance framework led by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which was implemented with the DSWD, Office of Civil Defense (OCD), the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), and Department of Health (DOH).
The PAF said the assistance responds to the continuing challenges faced by families long after Uwan, which caused severe damage to livelihoods and disrupted daily life in many communities.
Meanwhile, the Indian government said it sent the additional aid as a sign of solidarity and concern for recovery efforts.
Representatives of partner agencies expressed “sincere gratitude” for India’s continued support.
“The PAF continues to support whole-of-government and international humanitarian initiatives, highlighting the strategic partnership between India and the Philippines and emphasizing mutual support in disaster response efforts,” the Air Force said.
“The aid symbolizes deep friendship and solidarity between the two nations, reflecting India's commitment to humanitarian assistance in the Indo-Pacific region,” it added.
The distribution of aid to the hardest-hit families of Uwan is expected to begin “as soon as possible.”
Uwan struck the Visayas in November last year, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
A total of 2,555,525 families or 9,043,769 persons were affected in 17,647 barangays across 16 regions.
At least 33 people died, 88 were injured, three were missing, and billions worth of damage in agriculture and infrastructure were recorded due to the super typhoon, according to the final report released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Nov. 26, 2025.

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