Difference between revisions of "Zamboanga Sibugay Province, Philippines"

Updated: December 27, 2021

'''AFP transports over 2.3M lbs. of relief goods in Odette-hit areas'''.<br>

MANILA – Several units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have delivered over 2.376 million pounds of relief goods to provinces battered by Typhoon Odette. In a statement on Sunday night, the AFP said a total of 15 aircraft and 13 naval vessels have been committed in the AFP’s humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations so far. Navy vessels have transported the bulk of the goods at 2.190 million pounds so far, while Air Force air assets that include one C-130 and eight S-70i Blackhawk helicopters have flown over 186,282 pounds of relief. The AFP also reported providing transportation assistance to 394 locally stranded individuals.

'''Army won't condone soldiers in X’mas Day shooting'''<br>

MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) will cooperate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) on the case of the three soldiers involved in the Christmas Day shooting incident in Taguig City that wounded six civilians. "The personnel under investigation are already in the custody of the PNP. The PA is collaborating with the PNP on their investigation of the incident and will cooperate in any legal actions that may be taken against the suspects. Internally, we are also conducting a parallel investigation for the administrative cases that may be filed against them," Army spokesperson, Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement Sunday night. He also assured the public that the PA does not condone any violation of laws or regulations by its personnel.