– Cash donations from international community reaches now to 4 Billion pesos plus tons of relief goods, water, blankets, toiletries, medicines, kitchen materials and medical equipments.

– Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs Office in Brussels, Belgium is still trying to make contact with their compatriots in the Philippines after the typhoon. Nearly 800 Belgians are living permanently in the country. Thirty Belgians were located in the most affected areas, says Joren Vandeweyer, spokesman of Foreign Affairs. Yesterday evening, about twenty Belgians were located. Foreign Minister Didier Reynders emphasized that Belgium has a satellite connection in the area, making contact and exchange of information easier. Last Sunday, a call center was opened and relatives of persons in the Philippines can contact the FPS Foreign Affairs at this number: (+32) 02.501.40.00.

Message from the President of the European Council
Herman Van Rompuy
to the President of the Philippines,
Benigno Simeon Aquino III

“I have been shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of lives and massive destruction
caused by the terrible typhoon that has just struck your country.
On behalf of the European Union, I send our most sincere condolences to all the families
and friends of the bereaved and our warmest sympathy to those injured and affected by the
events. Our thoughts are with you and with all the people of the Philippines.
The European Union is at your side in addressing the painful consequences of this natural
disaster. Let me convey to you the European Union’s strong solidarity and support in these
tragic moments.”