[Trending Now] Good News, Kababayan! China Gives Php 90 Million In Typhoon Disaster Aid To The Philippines!

China has donated close to ₱90 million to the Philippines as an aid for the damages caused by super typhoon Lawin or international name Haima.

In a press statement from the Chinese Embassy last evening, China donated ₱50 million for the disaster relief of farmers and fishermen in the affected regions. 

It had initially donated ₱35 million for anti-disaster efforts.

The Embassy added that Red Cross Society of China will also provide humanitarian aid of $100,000 to the Philippines.

The total commitments from China have reached about ₱90 million.

The Chinese embassy on Monday evening said that Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his condolences to President Rodrigo Duterte during their bilateral talks in Beijing on October 20.

The Chinese Embassy said it is confident that under the leadership of President Duterte, people in the stricken areas will overcome the calamity and return to their normal work and lives as soon as possible.

Source: TNP, CNNPhilippines