Australian warship arrives with aid

From the Manila Bulletin (Dec 3): Australian warship arrives with aid

The HMAS Tobruk, an amphibious ship sent by the government of Australia to assist in the relief and recovery operations in areas severely affected by super typhoon “Yolanda,” has arrived in Cebu with relief goods and tents.

The Australian warship immediately unloaded 110 tons of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief goods, including shelter materials and food from the World Food Program for Yolanda victims in the northern part of Cebu province.

The ship also had a helicopter on board which will be used to bring the relief goods to remote areas in Bantayan Island, said a statement from the Australian Embassy.

The ship has 167 personnel who will be joining in relief and recovery operations in affected areas.

HMAS Tobruk left Australia on November 17 and first arrived in Ormoc. The vessel will stay in Cebu until this Friday.

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