The European Union (EU) has expressed its readiness to assist the Philippines in the recovery and relief operations due to the destruction caused by Typhoon “Ompong”, the European Delegation in Manila said. “The EU is consistently monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist the Filipino people in this difficult time,” the EU Delegation in Manila said in a statement on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT“The EU Delegation expresses its sincerest sympathies to the victims and to those severely affected by typhoon Ompong,” it added. “Ompong” was the strongest typhoon to hit the country so far this year. READ: 600,000 people affected by ‘Ompong’ — NDRRMCInquirer calls for support for the victims of typhoon OmpongResponding to appeals for help, the Philippine Daily Inquirer is extending its relief to victims of the recent typhoon Ompong.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 17, 2018 05:16 UTC