In response to the impact of tropical cyclone Trami in the Philippines (locally known as Kristine), the EU has approved €1.5 million in humanitarian aid to help the most the affected populations. This funding will help provide assistance in the hardest-hit-areas (such as Bicol and Calabarzon), notably to people who have lost their homes and remain displaced.

Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said: “I am sad to see that only a few days after my visit to Manila, the Philippines was, once more this year, severely struck by a disaster. As I reiterated during my stay, the EU stands ready to help populations that are on the frontline of climate-related disasters”.