Topic: Typhoon Haiyan: Britain and US send warships to Philippines

[pspyrock]

Aangal na naman ang mga NPA groups dito.






HMS Daring
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USS George Washington
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Britain is sending a navy warship with equipment to make drinking water from seawater and a military transport aircraft to help relief efforts in the Philippines, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

He said HMS Daring would provide humanitarian assistance and flights from its onboard helicopter while at least one Boeing C-17 military transport aircraft would be allocated to move humanitarian aid to areas that are most in need and hardest to reach.

"HMS Daring, currently deployed near Singapore, will shortly be heading at full speed towards the disaster zone with further support from an RAF (Royal Air Force) C-17 which will be a powerful help to the relief operation," Cameron told a dinner attended by business leaders in London.

HMS Daring is expected to reach the area in five days and the C-17 within the next few days. About 200 military personnel will be involved.

The US military also announced it would be sending the aircraft carrier USS George Washington from Hong Kong to the Philippines.

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the aircraft carrier and other American ships to head to the typhoon-stricken region.

The carrier, which has 5,000 sailors and more than 80 aircraft aboard, is currently in Hong Kong for a port visit. The crew is being recalled early from shore leave and the ship is expected to be underway later this evening, the Pentagon said in a statement.

"In company with the carrier will be the cruisers USS Antietam and USS Cowpens and the destroyer USS Mustin. The supply ship USNS Charles Drew is already underway and will rendezvous with the group as they get closer," it said, noting the ships should be on station within 48-72 hours.

The USS Lassen, also a destroyer, got underway on Sunday for the region.

On board the USS George Washington are sailors and "aircraft designed to perform various functions including disaster relief," including the Sea Combat Squadron 12 flying the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter; and the "Saberhawks" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 77.

"As needed, these ships and aircraft will be able to provide humanitarian assistance, supplies, and medical care in support of the ongoing efforts led by the government and military of the Republic of the Philippines," the Pentagon said.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/philippines/10442704/Typhoon-Haiyan-Britain-and-US-send-warships-to-Philippines.html

[freeyourmind]

this is just much more than just aid. logistics etc..but the govt and its allies should really be careful. someone could tip the peace. along with the aid. media could play a big part. some of the filipinos have sheep brain. still i would lean into the UK/US.

[BlueAlphaZero]

Aangal na naman ang mga NPA groups dito.

And what would the NPA think if they knew that their supposed "mother country" isn't all that thrilled about helping us?

From the BBC World News website:

"China's media offer sympathy and support for the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan, but insist that ongoing disputes between the two countries must not be forgotten.

In the wake of the deadly destruction caused by the super typhoon, China has pledged $100,000 in cash and "humanitarian emergency relief assistance" to the Philippines.

The Global Times insists that Beijing should keep aid efforts separate from the long-running disagreements with Manila over islands in the South China Sea.

"Chinese society should be able to accommodate these different things at the same time," the daily says.

Over in Hong Kong, newspapers are debating whether the local government should still go ahead and penalise the Philippines for not issuing a formal apology and compensation after an armed policeman hijacked a Hong Kong tour bus in Manila in 2010.

Eight Hong Kong citizens died and seven more were seriously injured in the attack.

Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung earlier said he would slap sanctions on Manila unless "substantial progress" was made in talks on the incident by the end of this month.

The city's legislature also passed a non-binding motion last week calling for economic sanctions against Manila over the hostage tragedy, including calls for an end to visa-free access for Filipinos.

The Wen Wei Po, a Beijing-backed Hong Kong newspaper, insists that the Hong Kong government's disaster aid for the Philippines should be kept separate from demands for compensation and apology for the hostage incident.

"The government can adjust the deadline for talks with the Philippines on the hostage incident as well as sanctions measures, but the principle of demanding justice from the Philippines cannot be changed," ]it stresses.

The Ta Kung Pao, another paper with close ties to Beijing, also says the Hong Kong government should persist in "seeking justice" for the families of the victims and those injured in the shooting.

"The hostage incident has dragged on for three years. If the hostage incident is shelved because of natural disasters, one may have to wait a lifetime for compensation and an apology for the hostage incident," it adds.

Striking a more sympathetic chord, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post says Hongkongers should show compassion towards disaster victims and immediately delay the one-month ultimatum to Manila for compensation and an apology."

[A7x]

asan na kaya nagtatago ngayon ang mga hinayupak na mga aktibista anti US??? yung CHINA nyo mga medical ships andun sa port nila nakadaong lang...

[kobeyaki]

asan na kaya nagtatago ngayon ang mga hinayupak na mga aktibista anti US??? yung CHINA nyo mga medical ships andun sa port nila nakadaong lang...

baka busy sa pag aaccount kung ilan ang nalagas sa mga kasamahan nila sa bagyong yolanda