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11/13/13

EU mobilises extra aid for typhoon-striken Philippines

The European Commission earmarked €10 million yesterday (12 November) to support the Philippines' reconstruction, adding to the €3 million announced on Sunday, after perhaps the largest storm in a century killed thousands and caused widespread destruction.

As the magnitude of the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan unfolded in the Philippines (see background), EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, on a visit to the country, announced €10 million of additional EU aid for the rehabilitation of the typhoon-affected areas of the country.

The sum adds to the €3 million of humanitarian aid announced two days before by Humanitarian Aid Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva.

Beyond humanitarian assistance, Pieblalgs said the EU was already making resources available for rehabilitation and reconstruction to ensure that there was a smooth transition from crisis management to rebuilding people's lives.

Read more: EU mobilises extra aid for typhoon-striken Philippines | EurActiv

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