The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of the Philippines, and to the families of the victims, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 92 as the search for missing people continues.
Provincial officials said dozens of people were still unaccounted for after the landslide struck the town of Maco in the Davao de Oro province on Feb.6.
Torrential rains have battered Davao de Oro in recent weeks, triggering floods and landslides, and forcing many families to flee their homes.
The US military and the Philippines armed forces have been helping with relief operations for communities affected by the landslide.
Agencies