Australia sends aid to typhoon victims in the Philippines

After a category 5 typhoon Goni (locally known as Rolly) made landfall in Philippines, Australian Embassy in Manila announced aid measures to help families affected by the typhoon in Bicol Region.

Australia provides 1000 necessity kits for typhoon Goni victims in the Philippines Source: Australia in the Philippines

By working with experienced humanitarian partners like Philippine Red Cross, Australia it is providing sleeping, hygiene and emergency shelter kits for 1,000 of the most vulnerable families in Bicol. 

In a Facebook post, the Consulate also sends their sympathies to disaster victims. 

“This is a time for #MateshipandBayanihan, and as a friend and partner, Australia stands ready to support the  🇵🇭government efforts to reach those in need. Our sympathies go out to our friends in the Philippines for the loss of lives and properties.”

Australia is is providing sleeping, hygiene and emergency shelter kits to families affected by Typhoon Rolly in Bicol Source: Australia in the Philippines

At least 20 people were killed when Super typhoon Goni barrelled across the Bicol and Southern Luzon regions of the Philippines on Sunday, November 1, the Office of Civil Defense Region V (Bicol) said on Monday. 

Of the 20 fatalities, 14 were from Albay, and 6 were from Catanduanes.