MANILA, Philippines — The United States has provided an additional P182 million ($3.5 million) worth of aid to support humanitarian relief in wartorn Marawi City. US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim made the announcement Thursday, bringing Washington's total contribution to Marawi to nearly P1.4 billion ($26.4 million). This demonstrates "the deep ties and unbreakable bond between the United States and the Philippines as friends, partners, and allies." RELATED: US provides additional P330M aid for Marawi | US provides P730-M aid for Marawi rehabSince the conflict in Marawi broke out last year, the US has been actively working to improve conditions in evacuation centers such as providing maternal, newborn and child health supplies and services for affected communities. In March, the US announced assistance worth P100 million for food security in Marawi.

Source: Philippine Star May 04, 2018 02:15 UTC