Australia to assist Philippines in beefing up disaster preparedness

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"As a nation that understands the heartbreak and havoc of catastrophic natural disasters whether it be cyclones, floods, or fires, Australia is committed to continue its work with our Philippine partners to prepare and build community resilience for disasters which strike against across the archipelago," said Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia Quentin Bryce as she paid a courtesy call to President Benigno Aquino III while on a two-day state visit in the Philippines. According to the Sunstar, the Governor General's meeting with the President centered on a range of bilateral activities between the two countries such as development cooperation programs, including work on disaster preparedness.

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