Manila, Oct. 11 -- The United States government has prepositioned 137,000 food packs and shelter kits for the victims of the "doublet" earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Friday.

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced the humanitarian aid on Saturday through a post on X, tagging it with "#EDCAinAction," referring to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the two countries.

"My heart goes out to all those affected by the Mindanao earthquake and recent natural disasters," she said.

"The US has provided 137K+ family food packs and 500 emergency shelter kits as we coordinate with DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) to assess additional needs in Davao Oriental," she added.

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