New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- India on Monday dispatched humanitarian assistance to the Philippines in the wake of the recent Super Typhoon, reiterating its commitment to support partner countries in times of need.

In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India stands with the Philippines".

Highlighting the support being sent, Jaiswal said an Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft departed for Clark Air Base on Monday morning carrying around 30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance for relief and recovery efforts.

"An @IAF_MCC C-17 aircraft departed for Clark Air Base this morning, carrying ~30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including NDRF relief material, essential medicines & BHISHM Cube, to assist in the relief & recovery efforts of ...