The Philippine government is organizing a team to be sent to Japan to help in the search, rescue and relief efforts for victims of a devastating magnitude-8.9 quake Friday and the 10-meter-high tsunami that followed it.
Deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)’s team may proceed to Japan once it gets the green light.
From what I understand, NDRRMC head Benito Ramos said they are forming a team to send for search-and-rescue operations. I also learned the Philippine Red Cross will send a contingent.
She said, “At this time I am not sure when the government team will leave. Once Japan is ready to receive our assistance we will be ready to send our people there.”
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