Four Southeast Asian nations – Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia – are sending assistance to the Philippines to support ongoing recovery efforts
after the devastation left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, the Office of Civil Defense said.
“The Singapore Armed Forces contributions underscore the warm and friendly bilateral and defense ties and close Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief cooperation between Singapore and the Philippines,” the ministry said. The mission was led by Maj. Thaddeus Raphael ak Azis of the Royal Malaysian Air Force, accompanied by a team of 15 personnel.
He said the EDCA sites would be used to airlift relief goods, personnel, and equipment, especially in areas with unpassable road networks.
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