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Pres. Aquino thanks int’l community and fellow Filipinos for donations and swift response in the aftermath of ‘Yolanda’

Posted on November 13, 2013

MANILA, Nov. 13 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III thanked the international community and the Filipino people here and abroad for their donations and swift response in the aftermath of typhoon “Yolanda” (internationally known as Haiyan).

“In the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) there are many reasons to grieve. Over the past few days, however, the Filipino people have seen many reasons to be grateful as well. Filipinos at home and abroad have, once more, come together to render aid and assistance to hard-hit areas,” the Chief Executive said in his message issued on Wednesday.

Several international donors have already pledged assistance either in monetary form or in-kind to help the Philippine government to speed up relief and rehabilitation efforts for the disaster victims.

“The thought that the community of nations stands in solidarity with our nation has also greatly eased our burdens. On behalf of the Filipino people, I thank the governments and peoples of so many nations — 28 as of last count — as well as the donor organizations, who have pledged or already provided assistance, whether technical, financial, or in kind, for the relief and rebuilding efforts that we are undertaking in Leyte, Samar, and other provinces devastated by typhoon Yolanda,” he said.

President Aquino also reiterated his gratitude to every Filipino who has extended help to fellow countrymen in their time of need.

“The companies who have offered their services for free or at a great discount, the groups and institutions who have mobilized their members for relief drives, individuals who have volunteered time, knowledge, and resources: You have my deepest thanks,” he said.

“The well of strength and compassion that characterizes us as a nation has time and again proven to be bottomless. Solidarity born of faith and prayer, combined with a steadfast resolve, is showing the world that nothing can make the Filipino spirit yield.

“The Almighty has granted us the resilience to withstand such tragedies, secure in our belief that God will continue to guide us as we provide care for our countrymen, rebuild our nation, and prepare for the future,” the President said. (PNA)
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