Bangkok: has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani as part of an urgent humanitarian response. The UAE response team, in the presence of UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, distributed around 700 food parcels and 500 gallons of potable water to affected families in the province, in coordination with local authorities on Thursday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the UAE's response plan for the coming phases includes distributing more than 20,000 food parcels and 20,000 gallons of drinking water to meet the needs of affected residents and help families recover from the earthquake's impact. The UAE response team also conducted field visits to several affected areas and directly assessed the conditions and humanitarian needs of families to ensure the greatest possible impact on the ground.

This humanitarian response reflects the UAE's commitment to continuing its active humanitarian role in supporting people affected by natural disasters worldwide and reinforcing the values of solidarity and international cooperation. Meanwhile, General Santos City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao on Friday praised the UAE's urgent humanitarian assistance, saying the support reflects the country's deeply rooted humanitarian values and helps alleviate the suffering of affected families and children while meeting their essential needs.

Pacquiao's remarks came during a meeting with the UAE response team currently deployed in the Philippines to monitor the situation and support those affected by the earthquake that struck the southern part of the country. "The UAE consistently demonstrates its commitment to offering assistance to those in need across the globe, standing by communities in times of hardship and disaster," Pacquiao said.

"We highly value the UAE's support for the people of the Philippines during these difficult circumstances. UAE humanitarian aid is not only about providing food, medicine and basic necessities, but also about giving affected families a sense of security and hope, while alleviating the suffering of children who endured difficult moments as a result of the earthquake and the fear, loss and damage it caused to homes and facilities," she added.