Good news today: The United States Department of Agriculture just announced it will send nearly $9 million worth of rice and dry milk to the Philippines.
This donation should help provide food and drink to 438,000 “Ondoy” and “Pepeng” flood victims for 60 days.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary said:
The food aid I am announcing today will help the people in the most need of assistance, and as a long-standing friend and partner of the Philippines, the U.S. stands ready to continue our cooperation and assistance in the future.
