Mohamed Bin Zayed expresses solidarity with Filipinos after Taal volcano eruption

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has expressed his distress on learning about the Philippines after the eruption of the Taal volcano.

The threat of the Taal volcano unleashing a potentially catastrophic eruption remains high, authorities warned, saying it was showing dangerous signs despite a "lull" in spewing ash.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed said, “Our hearts go out to the people of Philippines after the eruption of the Taal volcano.

“We pray that these tough times are over with the least losses. The UAE stands in solidarity with the Philippines in these difficult times and is ready to provide all support and assistance.”

  A family rides their motorcycle through clouds of volcanic ash as they evacuate to safer grounds.  File / AP

The Filipinos from around the world appreciated the message on Twitter.

Jim Mar said: Thank you HH @MohamedBinZayed we filipinos appreciate your heartfelt support…”

Myheart (@ofiedavid): Thank you, Your Highness @MohamedBinZayed. May God continue to bless you good hearts and the whole country UAE, our second home. God bless the Philippines and the UAE.

Ryzel Famisaran: Thank you very much Your Highness, we are grateful for your support to our country and all our kabayans affected by these situation. God Bless your heart!

Mhay Mhay: Thank you very much for helping our country Philippines and God bless you and your whole country....

Jade:  Thank you so much Your Highness @MohamedBinZayed your message means a lot to us Filipinos! Mabuhay UAE.

Over 70,000 have been evacuated since the Taal, one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes, began spewing clouds of ash, steam and gas on Jan. 12.