In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to provide relief aid to Philippines to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the hurricane that recently hit northern Philippines, the first Saudi relief plane left King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for Philippines today. The plane carried more than 98 tons of blankets, tents, foodstuffs and medical supplies. --SPA