AFP Central Command troops secure San Juanico Bridge, Guian airport

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 12): AFP Central Command troops secure San Juanico Bridge, Guian airport

Troops from the Cebu City-based Armed Forces of the Philippines Central Command (AFP-Centcom) have been deployed to secure two vital installations in Tacloban City and Eastern Samar.

Centcom chief Lt. Gen. Roy Deveraturda said they sent troops to secure the iconic San Juanico Bridge linking Samar and Leyte following reports of looting in the area.

He said said it’s now safe to travel over the San Juanico Bridge in Tacloban City.

He said the public can report any untoward incidents to them or to the police.

Deveraturda said the airport in Guian, Eastern Samar has also been secured, but he couldn’t say yet if the airport is safe for operation.

He said they want the airport there to be operational so that the military C-130 planes can land for their relief operations in Eastern Samar.

He said they landed a helicopter at Guian airport, but their technical team composed of C-130 pilots is still assessing it for fixed-wing aircraft operation.

”I’m waiting for their feedback,” Deveraturda said.

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