The homecoming of the 82-man Philippine rescue team from quake-devastated Turkey may likely happen sooner than expected. | JEMendozaINQ
“I cannot say that as of now if ma-cut short or ma-extend, but sa akin personal na ano ko, mukhang cut short,” Alejandro told reporters when asked if there is a higher possibility that the mission will be terminated earlier than previously anticipated.
“Kasi kung wala na talagang gamit , we can cut short, and instead of two weeks, we can pull them out already,” he added. For now, Alejandro said, the Urban Search and Rescue team consisting of military, police, and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel is on standby.“The USAR, was placed on standby, waiting for instruction with local authorities kung saan sila and next area nila ,” he said.
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