The European Union (EU) has committed to providing essential aid to support relief efforts in the Philippines following the devastation caused by Typhoon Egay. Initially allocating €500,000, which is equivalent to over P30.3 million, the EU aims to assist its partner agencies in the country in intensifying their support to the affected communities.
The EU Delegation to the Philippines announced this humanitarian funding on a Saturday evening, with the primary objective of addressing the urgent needs of those impacted by Typhoon Egay, also known as Doksuri. Being the fifth typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2023, Egay has caused significant destruction in various areas.
The funding will be utilized to deliver life-saving assistance, including emergency shelter and repairs, as well as clean water and sanitation provisions to the most affected populations. The EU expressed its commitment to target the aid towards the severely impacted regions, specifically focusing on Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, and Cordillera Administrative Region.
