While aid is reaching some remote areas, authorities are having difficulty sustaining regular deliveries; official death toll stands at 3,974
Residents in dire need of food, water six days after punishing super typhoon battered central islands, killing thousands.
Despite money, relief goods and military assets sent by international community, officials say coordination remains a challenge.
Long-awaited meeting China comes as Manila, Beijing continue heated rhetoric about conflicting claims in resource rich waters.
China Daily says this is the largest fleet out of Hainan province to go on their annual fishing excursion.
