Foreign governments have expressed their readiness to assist the Philippines in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi).
The typhoon, which wreaked havoc in central and southern parts of the country early this week, leaving 85 dead and tens of thousands of families displaced.
In separate statements, the United States, Canada, Germany, the European Union, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates conveyed their condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirmed their commitment to support Manila’s disaster response efforts.
“We extend our condolences to the friends and families of those who perished and salute the brave first responders on the scene,” said US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson in a social media post. She added the U.S. government “stands ready to assist.”
The Canadian Embassy said it is prepared to coordinate closely with Philippine government agencies, humanitarian partners, and the international community to help address urgent needs and support recovery efforts.
German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke, EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro, and Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown also emphasized their respective countries’ willingness to help the Philippines rebuild stronger and more resilient communities.
UK Ambassador Sarah Hulton and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended their condolences to the victims’ families and expressed sympathy with communities affected by the typhoon.
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