Washington, Dec. 27 -- A day after the devastation wrought by Typhoon Phanfone (local name: Ursula), which made seven landfalls mainly in Central Philippines between December 24 until the afternoon of December 25, development agency Oxfam and its partners say there is an urgent need for humanitarian assistance.
Oxfam Philippines Country Director Lot Felizco said that many of communities impacted were still recovering from the impacts of Typhoon Kammuri (local name: Tisoy) and are in dire need of support.
"Oxfam is deeply concerned about the situation of communities hit by Typhoon Phanfone, which made seven landfalls in 24 hours beginning on Christmas eve - usually a time for celebration and thanksgiving in the Philippines. Many of the com...