MANILA, Philippines — Singapore and Malaysia sent a C-130 cargo aircraft and a Eurocopter to assist in relief and rescue operations in areas devastated by Storm Kristine, the Philippine Air Force said.
PAF chief Ma. Consuelo Castillo said a C-130 cargo plane from Singapore Air Force and a Eurocopter EC725 transport helicopter from the Royal Malaysia n Air Force arrived at Col. Jesus Villamor Air Base Saturday.'These aircraft are set to play a crucial role in bolstering the Philippine Air Force's ongoing Humanitarian Assist ance and Disaster Response operations in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine,' Castillo said.
So far, PAF had mobilized three C-130 cargo aircraft to support rescue and relief operations in the Bicol region.It also deployed Search, Rescue, and Retrieval teams from the Tactical Operations Wing Southern Luzon and the Philippine Army's 525th Combat Engineer Battalion.'The PAF's prompt response and mobilization of resources underscore its unwavering commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief during times of calamity,' Castillo said.
Malaysia Send Aircraft To Assist In Relief Rescue Operations
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