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The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is very shocked by the large number of deaths and by the extent of the damage caused by tropical storm Ketsana in the Philippines. According to the latest information, this storm, which has left over 250 people dead and und 500,000 homeless in 600 evacuation centres, is the worst experienced in the last 40 years.
To alleviate the great distress and to show solidarity with the many victims, the Humanitarian Aid of the Confederation immediately granted a credit of CHF 250,000, which will be used by the Philippine Red Cross to help victims. Humanitarian Aid is also sending two experts from the Humanitarian Aid corps to assess needs in the Philippines. The Swiss representation in the Philippines continues to monitor developments closely. Switzerland and the Philippines have signed a bilateral aid agreement.
Address for enquiries:
Information FDFA
Bundeshaus West
CH-3003 Bern
Tel.: (+41) 031 322 31 53
Fax: (+41) 031 324 90 47
E-Mail: info@eda.admin.ch