IN PHILIPPINES, BAN PLEDGES SOLIDARITY WITH PEOPLE OF TYPHOON-HIT TACLOBAN

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Date: 21 Dec 2013 11:00:01 -0500
Subject: IN PHILIPPINES, BAN PLEDGES SOLIDARITY WITH PEOPLE OF
TYPHOON-HIT TACLOBAN
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IN PHILIPPINES, BAN PLEDGES SOLIDARITY WITH PEOPLE OF TYPHOON-HIT
TACLOBANNew York, Dec 21 2013 11:00AMVisiting the storm-ravaged
Philippine city of Tacloban, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed the
resilience of the people and pledged the commitment of the United
Nations to keep working with the Government to "build back better and
safer" all the communities devastated by super Typhoon Haiyan, which
ripped through the archipelago a little over a month ago.

"I'm deeply saddened and humbled by what I have seen -- the immense
loss of life and total destruction," said the UN chief during a
<"http://www.un.org/sg/offthecuff/index.asp?nid=3214">press conference
after touring the area.

He said that while pleased by the community's warm welcome, his heart
was heavy; the tragic suffering of the people and the utter
devastation left in the wake of the storm was "hard to describe."

Tacloban suffered the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan, which swept ashore in
the Philippines on 8 November and has been called the strongest such
storm to ever touch land. It left nearly 6,000 people dead and
displaced millions, affecting close to 14 million people overall.

"As Secretary-General of the United Nations, I'm here to convey my
strongest solidarity and that of the United Nations and the
international community," Mr. Ban said, adding that while the people
of Tacloban and other communities were dealt a terrible blow, "it can
be overcome when we are united. I am here to bring that unity and
solidarity to all of your people."

"My message to the Filipino people is: never despair. The United
Nations is behind you. The world is behind you," declared Mr. Ban.

Noting that the United Nations was among the first to respond in the
aftermath of the typhoon, he said the Organization had deployed
high-ranking officials and hardworking staff who "have been working
day and night with all of their people."

The Secretary-General appreciated and commended the "very courageous
leadership" of Philippines President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, his
ministers and his team who have been courageously addressing the
tragedy.
Meanwhile, Mr. Ban said, the UN will continue to mobilize resources,
including nearly $800 million over 12 months, announced last week as
part of the Organization's broader humanitarian response strategy for
2014.

"This will be just to complement what your people, your Government,
will do. We will try to provide life-saving support -- water,
sanitation, food, and shelter -- and also a long-term development
strategy," he said, explaining that while the Government is
responsible for resettlement, reintegration, and infrastructure, the
UN and the Filipino authorities "will work [together] very closely".

Turning to a assess the broader implications, the Secretary-General
said that at this time, it may be very difficult to attribute one
single storm to the climate change phenomenon. Yet, the intensity,
severity and magnitude of the destruction and frequency of natural
disasters, extreme weather patterns, indicate clearly what
international scientists have been saying: that it may be a man-made
disaster because climate change has been caused by human beings.

"Then, the solution must be found by human beings. That's why I am
here," said the UN chief, noting that he discussed [this] at length
with President Aquino this morning, how the UN and its Member States,
including the Philippines, can work together to strengthen the world's
capacity to reduce disasters.

While storms like Haiyan might not be prevented, "at least we can
reduce and minimize the loss of life, the damage of our properties,
valuable properties. That's what I'm going to [sound the] alarm [to]
the world again, send out strong messages to the world, and I'll try
to … have the world focus, on reconstruction and resettlement of your
country and of your community."

He thanked Tacloban Mayor Alfred Romualdez and Leyte province Governor
Dominico Petilla and all leaders, the United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) and ministers in Tacloban for their hard work. He
also commended the hard work of all the people now clearing debris.

In addition, Mr. Ban said many international organizations are sending
their helping hands to the area, with at least 180 international
partners already there, and some 25 nations already proving
engineering and military rescue teams. "I really appreciate their very
noble generous support. This is what we need to do for humanity," he
added.

The UN chief said that despite the devastation, he was heartened to
see that the people of Tacloban are returning to their normal lives,
businesses are coming back, "and people are working hard, people are
united."


"You cannot do [this] alone. Maybe the United Nations cannot do [this]
alone. We need support from all the Member States… your country and
neighbouring countries and the world," said Mr. Ban, pledging to keep
the world focused on the recovery effort in the Philippines. Dec 21
2013 11:00AM
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