MANILA, Philippines (Updated 11:20 a.m.) — The Japanese government vowed to help the Philippines provide assistance to the victims of the tropical storm Vinta (international name: Tembin) and the Davao City mall fire. Abe offered his condolences to those affected by typhoon Vinta, as well as those who died in the fire that gutted the New City Commercial Center mall fire in Davao City. READ: Vinta death toll tops 200Rescue workers at NCCC Mall in Davao City have recovered the remains of at least 37 people by Monday afternoon. READ: NBI, DOLE to probe Davao city's NCCC Mall fireThe Japanese government earlier pledged to provide assistance to the Marawi rehabilitation and for the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway Project. READ: Philippines, Japan firm up funding for Manila subway, Marawi rehabChina sends sympathiesChina, meanwhile, sent its sympathies to the Philippines over the losses brought by "Vinta".

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2017 01:41 UTC