PH Extends Humanitarian Assistance to Vanuatu’s Earthquake Recovery and Rehabilitation Efforts 

Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales (left) hands over to the High Commissioner of Vanuatu Samson Vilvil Fare (right) the Philippines’ contribution to Vanuatu’s recovery and rehabilitation efforts in response to the severe and extensive damage from the earthquake in December 2024. (Canberra PE photo)

CANBERRA 23 June 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales turned over to High Commissioner of the Republic of Vanuatu in Australia Samson Vilvil Fare on 19 June 2025 the contribution of the Philippines to Vanuatu’s recovery and rehabilitation efforts in response to the severe and extensive damage from the earthquake that struck Vanuatu in December 2024.

The earthquake displaced almost 3,000 people and affected more than 17,000 households. There was widespread damage to infrastructure as well as to essential services, including telecommunications, electricity and water networks. The contribution of the Government of the Philippines to Vanuatu in the amount of US$100,000 represents the solidarity of the Filipino people with the people of Vanuatu as they work together towards recovery and rehabilitation. END

Philippine Ambassador to Australia Antonio A. Morales (left) and High Commissioner of Vanuatu Samson Vilvil Fare (right) at the ceremonial handover of the donation of the Philippines to Vanuatu on 19 June 2025. (Canberra PE photo)

Ambassador Morales (left) and High Commissioner Fare (right) discuss recent developments in Vanuatu’s recovery efforts following the earthquake that struck the nation in December 2024. (Canberra PE photo)

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