The Philippines
ACT responded to four severe storms in just over a month in September 2009, with worst hit areas being the northern regions. Typhoons Ketsana, Parma and the tail end of Lupit, preceded a fourth storm to hit major rice-producing provinces north of Manila. ACT issued a US$686,400 appeal for relief and rehabilitation from the relentless storms and flooding, which included food, water, health care, school items and other provisions. ACT also works the Philippines to help people reduce the risk of disasters, adapt to the changing climate, reduce urban poverty, and reduce the negative effects of mining on indigenous and rural poor communities. Other assistance has been around Mayon Volcano eruption, and typhoons Durian and Fengshen. Support was also given during the height of armed conflict in Mindanao.
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