BACOLOD CITY – At least 700 individuals belonging to more than 100 families were displaced following two clashes involving the government troops and a band of suspected New People’s Army fighters in Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, Oct. 6.
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INTERNET CONNECTION. Soldiers from the 302nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army install a very small aperture terminal (VSAT) in Bais City, Negros Oriental to provide temporary communication and internet connectivity. Bais City is among the worst-hit areas by Typhoon Odette in mid-December. (Photo from the Facebook page of the 302nd Infantry Brigade) DUMAGUETE CITY - The commander of the Philippine Army's 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental on Wednesday vowed continued support and participation in relief and rehabilitation efforts in the province following the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette in mid-December. Col. Leonardo Pena told the Philippine News Agency in an interview that they are providing military personnel, logistics, transportation, and security, among others to many areas in Negros Oriental that were badly hit by the typhoon and struggling to recover from the devastation. "Actually, the military is just providing a support role no
ON A MISSION. The Tactical Operations Wing Central of the Philippine Air Force delivers sacks of rice and family food packs to Typhoon Odette-affected areas in Region 7 (Central Visayas) on Saturday (Dec. 26, 2021). The military has been utilizing its air assets, like the S-70i Blackhawk Helicopter, Huey II, Bell 412, and C-130, to deliver relief and humanitarian assistance to the victims. (Photo courtesy of TOWCEN-PAO) TACLOBAN CITY - Philippine Air Force Blackhawk helicopters delivered goods for soldiers on Christmas Day as they had to forgo time with their families to perform relief and rehabilitation missions in Typhoon Odette-affected villages in Leyte. Capt. Ryan Layug, the Joint Task Force (JTF) Storm spokesperson who is in Maasin City,said the Armed Forces of the Philippines observes no holidays as public service comes first. "We were surprised. It was like an ordinary day except that we started the day singing Kasadya (Ang Pasko ay Sumapit) to motivate our fellow soldiers