Thursday, April 27, 2017

'Balikatan' to center on landing supplies for 'typhoon-battered' Aurora

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 28): 'Balikatan' to center on landing supplies for 'typhoon-battered' Aurora

In keeping with this year's focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercises, the "Balikatan" naval maneuvers on May 8-19 will center on bringing aid to a "typhoon-devastated" Casiguran, Aurora province, spokesperson Maj. Frank Sayson said Friday.

These Civil-Military Activities from the Sea (CMA-S) will be carried out by naval units of the Philippine Navy, Coast Guard and US Navy.

"Our ships with the US and the Philippine Coast Guard will navigate from Subic Bay and will pass through Zambales, Isabela (waters) and then proceed to Casiguran, Aurora to conduct civil assistance coming from the sea, based on the scenario that all entry points in extreme Northern Luzon are blocked due to a strong typhoon," Sayson told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview.

The culminating event for the CMA-S drills is the landing of relief items and supplies in Casiguran on May 15.

The event will be witnessed by members of the media and distinguished personalities, he added.

"I cannot tell you yet how many assets will be committed by the participants but definitely, the Armed Forces of the Philippines will be fielding many for this activity," Sayson said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php/articles/983336

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