2nd batch of PH rescuers on its way to Myanmar

SAVING LIVES, REBUILDING COMMUNITIES. The second batch of rescuers under the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) boarded a transport aircraft en route to quake-devastated Myanmar earlier this Wednesday morning, April 2. (Photo courtesy: PAF)

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) announced that the second batch of rescuers under the Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) has left for quake-devastated Myanmar aboard a C-130 transport aircraft that took off from Villamor Air Base, Pasay City early Wednesday morning, April 2.

“Comprising 47 personnel from the PAF, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of Health, Department of Environmental and Natural Resources, Office of the Civil Defense, the contingent boarded a C-130 aircraft bound for Naypyidaw, Myanmar,” the PAF said in a statement.

This deployment follows the arrival of the first batch of Philippine rescuers and medical personnel, consisting of 58 members, who safely reached Myanmar on Tuesday, April 1, after leaving the country early in the day.

“The PIAHC’s efforts are crucial in supporting Myanmar’s recovery by providing life-saving services and medical care to those affected by the earthquake,” the PAF said.

It said this mission underscores the Philippine government’s unwavering commitment to swift and efficient disaster response, providing much-needed support to the people of Myanmar during this challenging time.

“It also highlights the Philippines’ active role in regional and global humanitarian efforts, demonstrating the country’s steadfast dedication to helping those in crisis,” the PAF added. (PNA)

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