Manila, Jan. 22 -- The United States government will be providing USD100,000 or about PHP5.1 million in relief assistance to the communities affected by the recent eruption and continued unrest of Taal Volcano, the US Embassy in Manila said on Wednesday.
The aid was announced by US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim himself during a visit at two evacuation centers in Nasugbu and Calatagan in Batangas.
During the visit, Kim lauded the evacuees' "strength and resilience" even after facing the devastation and loss followed by the volcanic eruption on Sunday that sent thousands of people fleeing to safety.
"As friends, partners, and allies to the Philippines, we will continue to support our Philippine government counterparts as they work...