PNoy remembers generosity, rehabilitation help on Yolanda anniversary

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Sunday remembered the help and of  other countries during the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda (International name: Haiyan) as the world commemorates its second anniversary.

Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that the president acknowledges the people who joined the relief and rehabilitation efforts to help the victims of the strongest typhoon recorded in history which left more than 6,000 fatalities in Eastern Viasayas.

Aquino underscored that he is grateful for the generosity of the people from here and abroad when the country faced the super typhoon.

"God's grace has enabled our country to ease the sufferings of those who lost everything in Yolanda, and re-establish communities that are once again working to have a safer, and prosperous future. This would not have been possible without the world's embrace of our people and our people's own heroic generosity and sacrifice," Aquino said.

"The Filipino people will never forget the kindness that allowed us to overcome this tragedy and are resolved to be there for nations and peoples similarly affected by tragedy,” he added.

Aquino also paid tribute to all those affected by the super typhoon. He also recognized the unity and resilience of the Filipino people.

“Today, we commemorate how our country and the world came together to face the challenges of the strongest typhoon in history, Typhoon Yolanda. We pause in prayer for the loved ones we lost, and pay tribute to the soldiers and civilians who placed themselves in danger to help their fellow man. May the memory and lessons of that time inspire us to persevere in building back better, and in living up to the solidarity, resilience, and generosity of Filipinos from all walks of life demonstrated not only then, but in all times of challenge and adversity," Aquino said.