Abu Dhabi Crown Prince tweets in Tagalog

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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has tweeted in Tagalog to express his support for the people of the Philippines.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, took to twitter after the Taal volcano erupted. 

He reassured the Philippines that the UAE is ready to provide the necessary support and assistance to those affected.

Over 70,000 people have evacuated their homes since the volcano began spewing clouds of ash, steam and gas. 

 

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