President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in a phone call on Monday for Malaysia’s assistance following Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine” (international name: Trami).
“The air support they provided allowed us to reach areas that are still struggling with severe flooding, bringing relief to families who otherwise couldn’t be reached,” the President said in a social media post.
“In this time of mourning the lives lost, it is also heartening to see how our friends in ASEAN have responded with support in our time of need. This kind of solidarity is what strengthens our region,” he added.
Malaysia was among the Southeast Asian nations that dispatched military aircraft to aid the Philippine government’s relief efforts, particularly in delivering critical supplies to areas affected by the typhoon.
