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Philippines-Typhoo_2727782bThe ROC government has expressed its condolences and offered a donation to help the Philippines recover from the destruction caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan.

On 8 November 2013, Central Philippines was hard hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, causing mass destruction. On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the Philippines immediately expressed its condolences and concern to the Philippine government. In addition, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on November 10 that, out of compassion for the people of the Philippines who are experiencing great pain and suffering due to this natural disaster, the ROC government is donating US$200,000 in humanitarian aid.

Thus far, no reports of any casualties of ROC overseas compatriots, businesspeople or tourists in the Philippines have been received. TECO in the Philippines, which will continue to pay close attention to the devastation caused by Haiyan, has asked the Philippine government to provide more detailed information with which the ROC can determine possible future assistance.

According to the statistics issued by the Philippine government, as of 6h on November 10, a total of 4.46 million people (980,000 households) have been affected, with 151 casualties. The number of deaths is expected to increase as rescue teams enter the disaster areas. According to the calculations of the Philippine Red Cross, more than 1,200 people have been killed as a result of the super typhoon. The ROC government sincerely hopes that the rescue and recovery operations will go smoothly, and that the victims can soon return to their normal lives.

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