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Japan thanks Philippine for relief goods

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2011-03-28 14:16

MANILA -- Japan on Monday thanked the Philippine government for the relief assistance for the victims of 9.0-magnitude earthquake followed by massive tsunami on March 11, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said.

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"The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines expressed its deepest appreciation for the relief goods from the Philippine government, which will alleviate the difficulties of the people affected by the recent devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunamis in the northeastern part of Japan," the embassy said in a statement.

The Philippine government's relief goods arrived at the Narita airport on March 25.

The relief goods contain 1,500 food packs, 12,000 cup noodles, and 1,000 bath towels to be distributed in Miyagi Prefecture, as well as 1,000 plastic mats and 5,000 dust masks to be distributed in Iwate Prefecture.

"The Government and people of Japan, with the assistance being extended by the international community including the Philippines, will make all-out efforts to overcome the challenges brought about by the earthquake and tsunamis," the embassy said.