HM Sends Condolences To Philippines

Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolldah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, consented yesterday to send his condolences to Philippine President Gloria Arroyo over the deaths caused by the typhoon Durian-triggered mudslides and floods in her country.

In the message, distributed through a press release from his office, His Majesty as well as the government and the people of Brunei Darussalam expressed their' heartfelt condolences and sympathies towards the government and the people of the Republic of the Philippines, especially to the bereaved families of the victims of the disaster. Some 406 were reported dead with another 398 missing in the, Philippines after- the Durian triggered giant mudslides that swept away entire villages.

The death toll is expected to rise as roads are cleared and rescue teams reach communities isolated after being hit by the typhoon which also destroyed communications, power and transport links. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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