Sunday, November 10, 2013

AFP tells civilians in 'Yolanda' affected areas to cooperate with government

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 10): AFP tells civilians in 'Yolanda' affected areas to cooperate with government

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday urged all civilians affected by super typhoon "Yolanda" to cooperate with government authorities particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in their efforts to restore order amidst ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations.

For its part, the AFP deployed 100 more soldiers to help police and existing military forces in their efforts to restore peace and order in the typhoon-battered Tacloban City following the devastation caused by "Yolanda."

"As we firmly establish command and control in affected areas, we appeal to the public to be patient. We understand your emotion and frustration due to the lack of information coming out," AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.

"The AFP assures our people that we are working round the clock together with the DILG, DSWD and PNP to be able to reach every citizen that needs our help. All we ask is patience from our fellow citizens," Zagala added.

Meanwhile, technicians from Smart Communications, three personnel from the United Nations, 22 foreign medical volunteers of the Mammoth Medical Mission, and an air traffic controller from the Air Traffic Organization have been sent to Tacloban City Sunday, via special flight aboard a Philippine Air Force Fokker aircraft.

On Saturday, the AFP deployed communications systems in three cities in Visayas to address shortages in communication facilities following the devastation caused by "Yolanda."

A communication cell was also established in Tacloban City Police Station and the Base Ops, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City to augment communication requirements for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations.

Two more communication cells were sent in Roxas City, Capiz and Mactan City, Cebu to monitor rescue and relief efforts.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=585124

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