The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Monday, June 16, its preparedness to respond to emergencies and support disaster response operations as...
Responders from the Philippine Army's 525th Engineer"Forerunner" Battalion prepare a rubber boat for rescue missions in flood-hit areas in Metro Manila during the onslaught of Typhoon Carina on July 24, 2024.
“The order is for them to be pre-deployed in our engineering brigades, CMO battalions, and communication teams in high-risk areas to ensure rapid response. Our unified commands are active and the readiness of the AFP is not seasonal. This is a continuing mission to ensure that when a disaster strikes, the soldiers will be there to assist the people,” AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said.
To ensure that the troops are capable to respond, the AFP has equipped the quick reaction teams with adequate assets and equipment.
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