We Are All Filipinos: U.S. Response to Typhoon Haiyan Is Foundational

This week, we are all Filipinos. Bonding together in response to the deadly storm that ravaged the Philippines, we are unified in sharing the pain of our brothers and sisters and committed to helping respond, so that those affected can recover and resume their lives. A comprehensive and heartfelt re...

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Published in:Policy File 2013
Main Authors: Bower, Ernest Z, Hiebert, Murray
Format: Report
Language:English
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Center for Strategic and International Studies
Foreign aid
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Summary:This week, we are all Filipinos. Bonding together in response to the deadly storm that ravaged the Philippines, we are unified in sharing the pain of our brothers and sisters and committed to helping respond, so that those affected can recover and resume their lives. A comprehensive and heartfelt response from the United States--our government, our people, and our companies--is foundational to enhancing our alliance with the Philippines and our bond with its people. In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, the deadly typhoon that ravaged the central Philippines on November 8 and destroyed much of that part of the country, the United States has responded with considerable haste and generosity to the disaster's victims. As news of the extent of devastation broke, U.S. leaders and government agencies swiftly coordinated to assist with emergency disaster relief on the ground.