by The United States, through USAID, has announced an additional $1 million in humanitarian aid for communities in the Philippines devastated by Super Typhoon Man-yi, known locally as Super Typhoon Pepito. This disaster marks the seventh tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines since late September, affecting over 850,000 people and causing significant displacement and infrastructure damage. The recent series of typhoons, including Toraji, Usagi, and Man-yi, along with subsequent floods and landslides, have impacted more than two million people.
This new funding was announced by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during his visit to the Philippines. It comes on top of the $7 million already provided by USAID to support typhoon-affected populations in 2024. The additional aid will address the immediate needs of vulnerable communities by providing emergency shelter, water, sanitation, hygiene assistance, and other essential relief supplies. USAID partners will also deliver critical humanitarian logistics support to aid disaster relief efforts in the affected areas.
The United States remains committed to standing with the people of the Philippines, helping vulnerable communities prepare for and build resilience to natural disasters. USAID disaster experts in the Philippines and the region continue to coordinate with the Government of the Philippines and humanitarian partners to meet the urgent needs of those affected by the storms.
