The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday said troopers from its 10th Infantry Division (ID) are helping the government with its ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) efforts in the quake-battered Davao Region.
‘Troops from 10ID’s brigades and battalions, including CAFGU Active Auxiliaries, have been deployed to Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, and parts of Agusan del Sur to assist local disaster risk reduction and management offices in search, rescue, relief, and clearing operations; evacuation of patients; and providing support to hospital staff,’ PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said in a statement.
In particular, troops of the 66th Infantry Battalion worked hand in hand with partner agencies in the nighttime distribution of relief packs to families affected by the tremors.
Dema-ala added that Army HADR, in light of the threat of continued earthquakes, are closely coordinating with the Office of Civil Defense Region 11, local government units, and other government agencies to ensure the safety, immediate relief, and rehabilitation of affected communities.