Navy ship ready to bring relief supplies to typhoon-hit Batanes

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731209351410466136207_1022909889878782_719223715701848209_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">BRP Davao del Sur (LD 602). <em>Office of Civil Defense handout photo</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — A Philippine Navy ship has been loaded with relief supplies and is ready to sail for Batanes for residents there, the Office of Civil Defense said Sunday.</p><p>BRP Davao del Sur (LD 602) will be transporting more than 100 tons of relief goods, including rice, food packs, hygiene kits and construction materials provided by government agencies and by private sector foundations.</p><p>In a statement, OCD quoted Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as saying the relief mission is a reaffirmation of the commitment to send assistance to Filipinos in need.</p><p>&quot;This mission is a testament to the strength of our collaboration across government agencies and the private sector. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to this vital effort, ensuring that no one is left behind during these challenging times,&quot; he said.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1731209440970466379363_1022909906545447_8607367789467423065_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">BRP Davao del Sur has been loaded with more than 100 tons of relief supplies. <em>Office of Civil Defense handout photo</em></span></span></span></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/11/4/basco-airport-to-resume-operations-as-damaged-paf-plane-towed-from-runway-1506">READ: Basco Airport to resume operations as damaged PAF plane towed from runway</a></div><p>Basco Airport in the country&#x27;s northernmost province has reopened after a Philippine Air Force plane flying in relief supplies had an incident with its landing gear.</p><p>The Armed Forces of the Philippines said after the incident that help would still arrive through other means.</p><div><span id="isPasted" style="caret-color:rgb(65, 65, 65);color:rgb(65, 65, 65)">&quot;As the President has assured, help is on the way—by land, air, or sea. We are here to ensure that the needs of our citizens are met swiftly and efficiently,&quot; Defense Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator said in the statement on Sunday.</span></div><p>BRP Davao del Sur will sail for Batanes as soon as weather permits. The relief goods it is carrying will be handed over to local governments and to community organizations for distribution.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FoIBnxbZ8B8?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>"This mission is a testament to the strength of our collaboration across government agencies and the private sector," Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said.</p>

"This mission is a testament to the strength of our collaboration across government agencies and the private sector," Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said.

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Navy ship ready to bring relief supplies to typhoon-hit Batanes

Navy ship ready to bring relief supplies to typhoon-hit Batanes

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Published Nov 10, 2024 11:40 AM PHT

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