World's most powerful typhoon hits Philippines

[Zero_wing]

You are the country that asks for help. As part of a world community, we have no choice but to help you out of goodwill. But you can assure we won't expand our best effort for that. In fact, how much you help us in 2008 Sichuan Earthquake is how much we will give back, about $340,000. We will give you $350,000, take it or leave it. Oh don't forget, keep the change! LMAO

And yet no china oh please your propaganda machine only reported garbage screw you 

LOL, I am running out and I see a divorced lady running after me?

Again just trolling with no more puns from person with no brain cells

 

[Krueger]

Typhoon Haiyan: UN launches $301m Philippines aid appeal
12 November 2013

The UN has launched an appeal for $301m (£190m) to help relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas of the Philippines.

At least 10,000 people are feared to have been killed by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the central Philippines on Friday.

The UN says more than 11 million people are believed to have been affected by the storm and some 673,000 displaced.

Several countries have deployed ships to help the relief effort, but bad weather is hampering aid distribution.

Valerie Amos, the UN's Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, has arrived in Manila to head the aid operation.

She told the BBC that people in the affected regions were "absolutely desperate".

"They need food, they need water, they need shelter. People need to be protected," she said.

Launching the appeal, she said the UN would work alongside the Philippines government, and that efforts would focus on "food, health, sanitation, shelter, debris removal and also protection of the most vulnerable".

"I very much hope our donors will be generous," she told reporters.

'Like 2004 tsunami'

The UN had already released $25m to address the immediate needs of survivors, with Secretary General Ban Ki-moon describing the situation as "heartbreaking".

Philippine President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of national calamity.

In a statement, he said the two worst affected provinces, Leyte and Samar, had suffered massive destruction and loss of life.

He authorised the release of emergency relief funds and deployed troops to affected areas.

Haiyan - named "Yolanda" by Philippine authorities - struck the coastal provinces of Leyte and Samar on Friday. It was one of the most powerful storms on record to make landfall.

Authorities had evacuated hundreds of thousands of people before the typhoon arrived, but many evacuation centres - schools, churches and government buildings - proved unable to withstand the winds and storm surges.

Haiyan brought sustained winds of 235km/h (147mph), with gusts of 275 km/h (170 mph) and waves as high as 15m (45ft). In some places, as much as 400mm (15.75 inches) of rain fell.

The typhoon then headed west, sweeping through six central Philippine islands and into Vietnam, where state media said at least 13 people had died.

Several people were also reported killed in southern China, after Haiyan passed across on Monday morning.

In the UK, the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) group of 14 charities is to launch its own appeal later on Tuesday.

DEC chairman Salah Saeed compared the destruction in the city of Tacloban to that seen after the devastating tsunami of 2004.

"There is currently no food, water or electricity. We can only imagine how much worse the situation will be for families living in towns and remote villages," he said.

BBC News - Typhoon Haiyan: UN launches $301m Philippines aid appeal


US provides $20 million, commits to helping Philippines recover from powerful typhoon
By Associated Press, Published: November 11

MANILA, Philippines — The United States said Monday it is fully committed to helping the Philippines recover from one of the most powerful typhoons on record, and is providing $20 million in immediate aid.

The U.S. Agency for International Development said that aid will be used for provision of emergency shelter, food, relief commodities, and water and sanitation.

US provides $20 million, commits to helping Philippines recover from powerful typhoon - The Washington Post

NBA, NBPA make second $250,000 toward relief efforts in the Philippines
By Associated Press, Tuesday, November 12

NEW YORK — The NBA and the NBA Players Association have made a second $250,000 donation toward relief efforts in the Philippines, this time to World Vision. World Vision said it sent a flight Monday to Manila that included 5,000 blankets and 3,000 tarpaulins to be used to help survivors build temporary shelters following Typhoon Haiyan, which may have left thousands dead. World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, said there are nearly 400,000 people affected by the disaster.

NBA, NBPA make second $250,000 toward relief efforts in the Philippines - The Washington Post

US, Britain Sending Warships to Help Philippine Relief Efforts
Reuters

TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES — The United States is sending an aircraft carrier to the Philippines to help speed up relief efforts after a typhoon killed an estimated 10,000 people in one city alone, with fears the toll could rise sharply as rescuers reach devastated towns.

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier should arrive in 48 to 72 hours, the Pentagon said, confirming a Reuters report.

US, Britain Sending Warships to Help Philippine Relief Efforts


Japan to send 'Self-Defense Forces' to Philippine typhoon zone| Reuters


Russia Sends 2 Planes With Medical Aid to Typhoon-Hit Philippines
12 November 2013

Russia has sent two planes carrying medical aid to the Philippines as the world acts to help the typhoon-ravaged Southeast Asian nation.

Russia Sends 2 Planes With Medical Aid to Typhoon-Hit Philippines | News | The Moscow Times


Australia will give $10 million in humanitarian aid for the Philippines in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan, which ripped through the middle of the country at the weekend, killing thousands of people.

Read more: Julie Bishop pledges $10 million to the Philippines after typhoon Haiyan

 

[Zero_wing]

I think Philippines was not enough prepared. when phi-lin happened exactly 1 month back I was in the area. only 10 ppl died of cyclone. govt should provide ample information and preventive measures .

We were but the problem is our building can handle 200-300 km per hour storm winds with a storm surge most people died were people who failed to obey evacuation orders, who were trying to find high ground that was caught by the storm surge even people who found shelter were caught. Only people found tall buildings (were majority of survivors came from) survived along with folks who found higher ground or away from the storm surge.

So people before you call my government incompetent or any other thing especially the imperial trashes here check again.

P.s

Bro i was not referring to you just the imperials thy know who they are i was just correcting you thanks.

Again Maraming Salamat (Thank you) to the world community with the expectation of the imperials and their supporters and the rest of the anti filipinos here in the forum they can all burn in hell, Again thank you very much for your prayers, support, condolences and donations for the people of Eastern Visiyas

 

[T-123456]

Rest in peace to the dead.
They knew this was coming and so many dead,they should have been better prepared.
Very sad situation.

 

[rott]

And yet no china oh please your propaganda machine only reported garbage screw you 


Again just trolling with no more puns from person with no brain cells

LOL... You still around? Go help out the victims instead of trolling around here.

 

[Zero_wing]

Rest in peace to the dead.
They knew this was coming and so many dead,they should have been better prepared.
Very sad situation.

Yes we did but we prepared for the storm not storm surges which people majority were killed by. 

LOL... You still around? Go help out the victims instead of trolling around here.

Already did how about you? what's your contribution and trolling and being @$$ does not count.
And again imperial your not my damn keeper you piece of $h%t well you may not get your pay check if you do ha sorry its your job to troll like crazy

 

[Zero_wing]

Wow your sick thank you confirming that

 

[KAL-EL]

U.S. sends aircraft carrier to bolster Philippines relief efforts| Reuters

U.S. sends aircraft carrier to bolster Philippines relief efforts
Tue Nov 12, 2013 5:44am IST


By Phil Stewart

Nov 11 (Reuters) - The United States is sending the USS George Washington aircraft carrier and other ships to bolster relief efforts in the Philippines after a devastating typhoon killed thousands of people, U.S. officials said on Monday.

The Pentagon, confirming an earlier Reuters report about the deployment, said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had ordered the nuclear-power aircraft carrier and other ships "to make best speed for the Republic of the Philippines."

The George Washington is now in Hong Kong and was expected to arrive within 48-to-72 hours, along with other ships, including guided missile cruisers and destroyers. The carrier was expected to depart in the coming hours. Crew were being recalled early from shore leave, the Pentagon said.

With some 5,000 sailors and more than 80 aircraft, the George Washington brings enormous capacity to relief efforts.

Beyond serving a staging platform for flights, the carrier's water distilling plants can produce 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of fresh water per day, according to its website.

"As needed, these ships and aircraft will be able to provide humanitarian assistance, supplies, and medical care in support of the ongoing (relief) efforts," Pentagon spokesman George Little said.

News of the ramped U.S. military assistance came as rescue workers in the Philippines tried to determine the full impact of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, which slammed into the country on Friday.

Officials in Tacloban, which bore the brunt of the typhoon, have said the death toll could be 10,000 in their city alone.

At least a dozen U.S. and Philippines military cargo planes arrived in Tacloban on Monday, with the Philippine air force saying it had flown in about 66 tons of relief supplies since Saturday.

An initial contingent of U.S. forces were already on the ground, with most operating out of Villamor Air Base in Manila, and a smaller group in Tacloban.

Accompanying the George Washington will be the cruisers USS Antietam and USS Cowpens and the destroyer USS Mustin.

The supply ship USNS Charles Drew is already under way and will rendezvous with the group as they get closer, the Pentagon said. The destroyer USS Lassen left yesterday for the region, officials said.

The George Washington also counts a carrier air wing on board with helicopters that can bolster disaster relief efforts, if required, officials said. (Reporting by Phil Stewart; additional reporting by Manuel Mogato and Andrew R.C. Marshall in Tacloban; Editing by Sandra Maler)

 

[ephone]

ph has tons of people working overseas and also made a lot of money using his english speaking population to do business with U.S. and other countries.

I thought its per-capital income level is higher than China as well. Where does ph government spend all of those money???

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

Rest in peace .......

 

[Imran Khan]

so sad for them man . poor humans

 

[Krueger]

U.S. military could expand relief effort in Philippines
Jim Michaels, USA TODAY
November 12, 2013
The USS George Washington is expected to arrive Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy carrier and other ships steamed toward the Philippines on Tuesday as military officials said the effort could expand when the extent of the typhoon damage is fully assessed.

There are currently about 250 Marines and other service personnel on the ground, supported by five KC-130 transport aircraft and four tilt-rotor Ospreys, according to the Pentagon.

The carrier, the USS George Washington, is expected to arrive in the region sometime Wednesday. It is accompanied by two cruisers and a destroyer, the Pentagon said. A supply ship is already heading toward the region and will link up with the carrier group.

The carrier, which has 5,000 sailors and 80 aircraft, can produce potable water and can use its aircraft to ferry people and supplies.

The Marines said they have already distributed 107,000 pounds of relief supplies, including water, food, shelter and medical supplies.

Typhoon Haiyan hit the island Friday with winds exceeding 150 mph and caused extensive damage.

"The Department of Defense is continuing to work closely with the Department of State and the Philippine government to determine what, if any, additional assets may be required," Pentagon press secretary George Little said.

The Pentagon is also considering dispatching amphibious ships to the region, which are capable of delivering supplies to shore and can dispatch smaller boats to assist in maritime rescue.

Some officials anticipate the needs will expand as officials get a clearer picture of the damage. A team from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade is in the Philippines assessing requirements.

A senior Marine official, who asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak publicly about the issue, said he anticipated the number of Marines on the ground there could expand to 1,500 to 2,000 as relief needs expand.

The U.S. military only provides resources after getting a request from the Philippine government. It is typical to route requests through a host government during relief operations.

U.S. military could expand relief effort in Philippines

 

[xunzi]

I am very happy the USA is helping them. Now don't bother us.

 

[rott]

We dont need imperial chinese assistance go back to the mainland imperial!!!!

You're an arrogant little girl aren't ya?

 

[Krueger]

Japan ready to send 1,000 more troops to typhoon-stricken Philippines
Nov 13, 2013

The Japanese government is ready to send an additional 1,000 more troops, three naval ships and a number of aircraft to the typhoon-stricken Southeast Asian country of the Philippines to help with the continuing relief efforts due to Super Typhoon Haiyan. According to a spokesperson from the Defense Ministry, they are in consultation with the Philippine government as to the size of the delegation needed in the islands.

This statement comes after Tokyo had already previously sent 50 members of the Self Defense Forces for medical and transport operations at the request of Manila for assistance, particularly in the provinces of Samar and Leyte, the two hardest hit by the disaster, which is being called the strongest recorded typhoon to have made landfall. Japan has also pledged a donation of US$10 million that will be sent through aid organizations and will be used for the building of emergency shelters. If the 1,000 troops will be sent, this will be the largest single relief operation team that theSDF will be sending abroad. They previously sent defense forces also in other regional relief operations, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

The death toll from the super typhoon has already reached 1,800 as of Wednesday morning and has affected around 7 million people in the region. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said that there are 133 Japanese nationals living in the two provinces and so far, they have only confirmed the safety of 27. Japan has a historical connection to the Tacloban, the capital city of Leyte, as it was the first Philippine city that was liberated from Japanese occupation during World War II.

Japan ready to send 1,000 more troops to typhoon-stricken Philippines - The Japan Daily Press