India has delivered 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the Philippines, comprising essential medicines, medical equipment, dignity kits, sleeping mats, heavy-duty tarpaulins, and shelters. The aid was handed over by India’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, to Diana Rose S Cajipe, Under Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) at a ceremony held at Clark Air Base. The relief consignment also included a BHISHM Cube, a portable hospital system designed for immediate disaster response.
The Indian Embassy in the Philippines stated that the aid, transported by an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, aimed to assist communities affected by natural disasters in the Philippines. Ambassador Jain expressed hope that the aid would bring relief to those impacted by the recent calamities in the country. Under Secretary Cajipe extended gratitude on behalf of the Government of the Philippines for India’s assistance.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the dispatch of humanitarian assistance to the Philippines to support the government’s relief and recovery efforts post a recent Super Typhoon. The MEA emphasized India’s commitment to providing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to partner nations in times of crisis. The aid shipment followed the aftermath of Typhoon Fung-wong, which hit the Philippines in November 2025, claiming lives and causing significant damage.
