December 29, 2003
Leyte Disaster Support
"US Ambassador Francis Ricciardone, with (right to left) Philippine
National Red Cross Disaster Management Services Manager James Sian and
USAID Country Director Dr. Michael Yates discuss USG emergency support
for the victims of the recent landslides in provinces of Surigao, Southern
Leyte, and Agusan on December 23, 2003. On the same day, the US envoy
and USAID director accompanied President Macapagal-Arroyo and her official
party to assess the needs of the affected areas. (Photo courtesy
of Bullitt Marquez, Associated Press)
Related link:
U.S. donates P2.7-M cash, disaster relief supplies
for landslides, flash floods victims in Leyte and Mindanao
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