international relief efforts

DFA Confirmed International Aid Will NOT Pass Through Philippine Government Agencies

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that most of the international donations or aid that has been pledged to the country will not be passing through the Philippine government agencies. Related Article: US Marines Instructed NOT to Let Government Officials & Politicians Touch Relief DFA Spokesman Raul Hernandez said in a press briefing on … Read more

USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier to Join Relief Efforts in Typhoon Yolanda

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The Philippines closest ally, the United States announced that it is sending an aircraft carrier an $20 million in emergency humanitarian aid to the storm-ravaged country which was hit by super typhoon Yolanda. According to the US Officials, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier “U.S.S. George Washington” was ordered to depart Hong Kong, where it had been … Read more