November 12, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Britain’s King Charles III sent his sympathies to Filipinos affected by Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan.
In a message posted by the British embassy in Manila, King Charles expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by the successive natural disasters.
“My wife and I have been deeply concerned by the news of the typhoons and floods that have affected the Philippines in recent weeks and are profoundly saddened to hear of further loss of life,” he said.
Acknowledging the compounding effects of two major earthquakes in October, the monarch added that his heart goes out to all those “so cruelly affected by these catastrophic natural disasters.”
British Ambassador Sarah Hulton said the United Kingdom is helping deliver support to victims of Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino.
Other nations, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates and the European Union, also expressed sympathy and condolences.
The US announced $1 million in immediate life-saving assistance for those affected by Typhoon Tino and the Cebu earthquake, while Canada said it is coordinating with partners to help address urgent needs and support recovery efforts.
China likewise pledged $1 million in cash to assist areas ravaged by Tino and Uwan.
Beyond financial aid, the Chinese embassy will also provide 10 million RMB worth of in-kind donations “in the spirit of humanitarianism and out of the friendship between the Chinese and Filipino communities.”