The Indian government has delivered 30 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the Philippines for provinces severely affected by earthquakes and deadly cyclones that struck the country last year. The aid was formally handed over by Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shri Harsh Kumar Jain to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe during a ceremony at Clark Air Base on Tuesday.
The assistance included 6.5 tonnes of essential medicines and medical equipment, along with dignity kits, sleeping mats, heavy-duty tarpaulins, and shelter materials. A key component of the consignment was the BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hit, and Maitri) Cube, a rapidly deployable portable hospital designed to provide immediate disaster response, including comprehensive medical care and on-site surgeries, the Indian Embassy said.
The relief supplies were transported by an Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, with logistical and operational support provided by the Philippine Air Force under the leadership of Major General Dennis Estrella. The Indian Embassy said the donation was closely coordinated with Philippine government agencies and aligned with the country’s urgent needs.
The Philippines was hit by two powerful earthquakes in late 2025, causing significant loss of life and extensive infrastructure damage in Cebu and Mindanao, and was later battered by tropical cyclones, including Typhoon Tino and Super Typhoon Uwan. Ambassador Jain said India stood in solidarity with the Filipino people and reaffirmed New Delhi’s MAHASAGAR vision of being a first responder in humanitarian assistance across the Indo-Pacific.
