Regional Director's statement on Super Typhoon Haiyan
By Mr Yoshiteru Uramoto, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
The ILO is deeply saddened by the devastating effects of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013, causing heavy loss of lives and livelihoods. We wish to express our sincere condolences to all those who have lost family members and loved-ones.
The ILO is committed to working closely with the Government of the Philippines, employers’ and workers’ organizations and other partnerson the ground to assess the situation, help create emergency employment and livelihoods as soon as possible and support an early recovery process.
We stand firmly by the people of the Philippines, who have shown much courage and resilience as they overcome this great challenge.
Yoshiteru Uramoto
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
The ILO is committed to working closely with the Government of the Philippines, employers’ and workers’ organizations and other partnerson the ground to assess the situation, help create emergency employment and livelihoods as soon as possible and support an early recovery process.
We stand firmly by the people of the Philippines, who have shown much courage and resilience as they overcome this great challenge.
Yoshiteru Uramoto
ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific