President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo personally thanked the United States government for the support it is extending to the victims of typhoon Frank.
The President expressed the Philippines’ gratitude during her meeting with US State Department Deputy Secretary John Negroponte.
”We are deeply grateful for the help by the US government…” the President said.
The US pledged to send P4 million (or roughly $100,000) worth of emergency relief goods through the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC).
The US Navy Ship Stockton, with rescue helicopters on board, is now on its way to Sibuyan Island off Romblon to help in the rescue and recovery of the passengers of sunken MV Princess of the Stars.
Meanwhile, Negroponte said President George W. Bush would personally convey to the President the US government’s ”condolences to the Filipino people.” (PIA/Bohol)
