MANILA, Philippines (Updated 10:57 a.m.) — The United Nations Children's Fund said that it stands ready to send relief supplies and deploy field teams in the wake of Tropical Storm "Vinta." Among the relief supplies are water and sanitation supplies, water kits for families, large water tanks for community use, water purification tables, jerry cans and tents. "Initially, we are launching a P5.8-million appeal for at least 3,000 families — 15,000 individuals — severely affected by the devastation of Typhoon Vinta," said Fr. Caritas Manila has already released P1.8 million to the churches in Butuan, Tagum City, Zamboanga Sibugay, Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City, Marawi City and Dipolog City, NASSA/Caritas said. It has allocates P21.6 million to Marawi relief, NASSA/Caritas said.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2017 02:55 UTC