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Japan Donates $2 Million For Marawi Relief Operations


Japan became the latest country to extend humanitarian aid for the people of strife-torn Marawi City which has been under terrorists’ siege for over two months.

In a statement from the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Friday, July 28, it said the Japanese government has decided to extend humanitarian grant aid of $2-Million (approximately 222,000,000 Japanese Yen) to support relief operations for the displaced people of Marawi through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).


“Taking the strong bilateral ties between Japan and the Philippines into consideration, which are re-affirmed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Rodrigo Duterte on a number of occasions, Japan has decided to extend the humanitarian grant aid to support the affected population in Mindanao,” the statement read.

Of the $2-Million donation, $1.2-Million U.S. have been allocated to WFP which will be used in providing meals for the affected population and school meals for children in the affected areas.

The rest will go to the UNICEF and will be used to provide support in the areas of water, sanitation, and hygiene.

“Given the importance and closeness of Japan and the Philippines, Japan will continue to explore ways to best support the Philippines government and the people of the Philippines on this matter,” the statement added.

Earlier, China, Australia, and India have extended financial support to the Philippine government for the rehabilitation of Marawi.

The United States will also be sending 2 reconnaissance planes to assist the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) in its counter-terrorism efforts in Mindanao.

Source: Kicker Daily
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