Philippine Army troops spent New Year's Day away from their loved ones as they transported 47 tons of aid from the Army's main headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila to the Visayas and Mindanao.
Fueled by their urgent desire to help typhoon-stricken families, starting on December 30, 2021, the troops aboard 21 military trucks travelled for three days and more than 1,000 kilometers from Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City to deliver much-needed supplies in areas hit by Odette.
Vice Governor Christopher Yap of Southern Leyte received nine military truckloads of relief goods and other essential supplies for his province on January 2. In collaboration with the Army's 802nd Brigade, the relief goods will be distributed to the affected residents of the province.
Meanwhile, the remaining relief goods arrived at the headquarters 4th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (4CMOBn) under the 4th Infantry Division in Butuan City on January 3 before it will be distributed to affected residents of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat provinces in Eastern Mindanao.
4CMOBn and 901st Infantry Brigade will assist the local government units in the distribution of the relief goods in the said areas.
Army units in coordination with national government agencies, local government units, and private sector partners are working 'round the clock to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance for typhoon-afflicted communities.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., lauded the troops' role in the multi-agency humanitarian assistance missions for typhoon-stricken communities.
"I encourage our troops to continue their selfless service in easing the burden of our typhoon-stricken countrymen and helping them get back on their feet. Our troops' steadfast dedication and sacrifices enable our organization to accomplish tasks beyond excellence for the Filipino people and our country," the CGPA remarked.
Photos from the Civil Military Operations Regiment (CMOR)
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