Manila, Nov. 10 -- The Philippines has begun receiving offers of humanitarian and disaster relief aid from several countries in the wake of Super Typhoon Uwan's devastation, Malacanang said Monday.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said its allies, like the United States, Japan, and India, have already expressed their intent to extend assistance.

Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Timor-Leste have also reached out to the government, she added.

"Nagpadala na din po sila ng sulat sa AFP at National Defense (They have already reached out to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of National Defense) to coordinate assistance," Castro told reporters in a press briefing at the Palace.

The offers come as President ...