The
Japanese government has decided to donate 26,000 tons of construction materials
to the Philippines to help rehabilitate the war-torn Marawi City, Japanese
newspaper Asian Nikkie said.
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Hirata, a government-owned cargo ship assigned under Japan Self Defense Force
(JSDF) left the Port of Nagoya on Friday morning, carrying 26,000 tons of
cement, steel, lumber, and other light construction materials, is expected to
sail for 14 days in open sea until she reach Port of Zamboanga on June 23
.
On June
1, Japan stated it can only provide humanitarian aid when the government
offensive is over, but because of the immediate need of construction materials,
and the time it takes to deliver the goods, the country decided to send the
materials in advance.
China
on the other hand said it will donate 15,000 tons of reinforced concrete and
galvanized steel sheets to the Philippines following reports of massive damage
caused by military airstrikes in Mindanao.
Since
the Philippines is not asking for any military aid, the two Asian countries
said they can only provide rehabilitation help.
Although
Japan and China, two of the most powerful Asian countries, have their own rifts
on East China Sea, Chinese Minister of Public Works said both countries are
setting aside differences to focus on helping the needy Philippines.
South
Korea is also sending food, bottled water, and medicines according to latest
report from Arirang TV. /Janeth Carpio/
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Japan, China donates massive amount of construction materials for Marawi rehabilitation
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