Manila, Aug. 28 -- The Philippine government is ready to assist Filipinos affected by the catastrophic flooding that swept through villages and trekking routes in Nepal, Malacanang said Friday.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Philippine Embassy in New Delhi and the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Kathmandu are coordinating with Nepalese authorities to facilitate assistance to affected Filipinos.

"The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi and the Philippine Honorary Consulate General in Kathmandu, Nepal are in active coordination with local authorities and stand ready to extend assistance to affected Filipinos," Castro said, citing a statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Castro said the government is al...