According to National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council statistics, the death toll from Typhoon Haiyan stands at 5,235 people. A further 1,600 are still missing. Damage to property and crops has thus far totalled US$270 million.
Living in a nation regularly struck by typhoons, Vietnamese people are fully aware of the Philippine people’s difficult circumstances and urge international friends to share some of the storm aftermath’s burdens.
Le Thi Phuong, the Philippines’ Honourable Consul General in HCM City voiced her organization’s willingness to help its neighbours affected by natural calamities. She believes timely support from Vietnamese and international friends will be invaluable during the Philippines’ recovery.
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