Queen Elizabeth II

British Ambassador Stephen Lillie conveyed to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the condolences of Queen Elizabeth II to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana), which hit the Philippines on 26 September 2009, leaving more than 200 people dead or missing.

The Queen said, ‘I was saddened to hear of the devastation and tragic loss of life caused by the flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon. Please accept my condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you and ll those affected at this difficult time.’

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has sent his condolences to people affected by floods in the Philippines.

Hundreds of people in the Philippines died and hundreds of thousands were made homeless after typhoon Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) hit the country.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said: “I want to send my heartfelt condolences to the people of the Philippines. All of us watching these scenes will be shocked and saddened at the sheer scale of the devastation. We stand ready to help in any way we can.”

The British Red Cross has estimated that more than 1.8 million people have been affected by the floods in the Philippines.

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