The German government, through the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has pledged P950 million (16 million euros) for the reconstruction of areas destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda.

BMZ Federal Minister Dirk Niebel said that the funds are committed to the medium and long-term rehabilitation of several areas in the Visayas, specifically for rebuilding much-needed schools, hospitals and municipal infrastructure, as well for the implementation of disaster prevention measures.

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