Kalinaw News: 79IB launch rescue and relief efforts to flood-hit areas in Northern Negros

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 13, 2022): 79IB launch rescue and relief efforts to flood-hit areas in Northern Negros



Sagay City, Negros Occidental — The Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry (Masaligan) Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division conducted Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) operations as Tropical depression “Agaton” inundated low-lying areas of Northern Negros on April 12, 2022 (Tuesday).

The Masaligan troopers together with the Local Government Unit of Sagay City, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), and other rescue groups successfully evacuated hundreds of families trapped in their homes and were brought to safer grounds.

An LGU-led relief distribution was also assisted by the troops intended for the flood victims.

“We remain to be strong partners with the Local Government Units in our area of operation to respond in any emergency situations. Until this time, our troops are still on the ground not only in Sagay City but also in Escalante, Victorias and Silay continuing their mission in assisting the residents affected by Tropical Depression “Agaton” in close coordination with concerned City/Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (C/MDRRMO), said Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines, Commanding Officer of 79IB.

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