Camp Aquino, Tarlac City (DWDD) - Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) continues its unwavering commitment to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) efforts, despite the improving weather condition indicating that there is just a Low Pressure Area (formerly “LANDO”) in the country.
As of October 22, 2015, there are still numerous flooded areas in Central Luzon such as Brgy. Valdefuente and Brgy. Isla in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija;and Bugallon, Aguilar, Labrador, Mabini,and Mangatarem which are all in Pangasinan.
NOLCOM troops and assets from 5ID, PA; 7ID, PA; Air Force; and Navy forces assisted in the distribution of relief goods from ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Foundation, Inc. and Red Cross which were distributed to over 3,000 affected families in Pangasinan; Ilagan City, Isabela; Burgos, Ilocos Norte; Gapan, Nueva Ecija; and Camiling, Tarlac.
There were also two (2) C130s used to deliver 1,500 food packs; 1,968 mosquito nets; 271 malongs; and 1,680 blankets for affected families in Casiguran, Aurora.
NOLCOM Commander, MGen Glorioso V Miranda is still in Casiguran for inspection and supervision of HADR assistance. President Benigno Simeon C Aquino III and AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Hernando DCA Irriberi arrived in Aurora province October 22 to inspect the area for damage assessment and ensure the appropriate and timely delivery of assistance to affected communities. PAO NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/landoph-afp-nolcoms-typhoon-lando-update/
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