Army troops continue to secure foreign volunteers in Panay island

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 26): Army troops continue to secure foreign volunteers in Panay island

Elements of the Philippine Army 301st Brigade continue to provide security to international community responders who have come to Panay island to help the typhoon Yolanda-affected residents.

Col. Arnold Quiapo, PA 301st Brigade commander, said that there are around 400 men in uniform who are deployed since November 8 to help in the relief operations as well as provide security to the different representatives of the international community that have come to bring their relief goods and conduct medical assistance.

He said that even their helicopters and other vehicles are being made available for use.

”We have to make sure that they are safe and will have no fear,” Quiapo contended.

Aside from the Army providing security, they also act as guides and interpreters to the Canadians, Koreans, Swish, and Japanese nationalities, among others, who have come.

”They are very happy to help the Philippines,” Quiapo said, referring to the foreign volunteers.

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