Vietnam’s Embassy in the Philippines successfully sent relief to Vietnamese nationals gathering at Ormoc city, about 105 km from the typhoon-hit city of Tacloban, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Department said on November 14.

All the 36 Vietnamese nationals here, including eight women and children, are in good health.

The embassy further said that its staff are urgently moving to Tacloban’s surrounding areas to reach out to those still trapped while closely coordinating with local agencies to provide timely aid to the victims.

Vietnamese citizens can call the hotlines 00639982756666 and 00639286727829 for support and instruction.-VNA