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Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Philippines
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Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is profoundly saddened by the large-scale loss of life and destruction wrought by the powerful storms that have struck the Philippines in recent days. He extends his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to all those affected by this catastrophe.
The United Nations has been working closely with Philippine authorities in responding to needs created by the disaster and has made emergency cash grants available for the purchase of relief supplies. Today, the United Nations is deploying a team of experts to assist the Government of the Philippines in assessing the extent of the damage and coordinating the international response to the disaster.