Japan gives emergency assistance in response to Taal eruption

January 23, 2020

The Government of Japan decided to provide in-kind emergency assistance of anti-dust respirators and others through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in response to the damage caused by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Taal, the Japanese Embassy said in a statement Thursday.

''As a volcanic country like the Philippines, Japan has repeatedly experienced hardship caused by volcanic activities in its history. We are in solidarity with the people of the Philippines in facing this challenge,''the statement said.

''The Government of Japan made the decision on rendering emergency relief from a humanitarian point of view, and in light of the friendship between Japan and of the Philippines,'' it added. DMS