MANILA, Philippines – Sinabi ng Philippine Navy (PN) nitong Huwebes na inihahanda na nito ang transport ship, BRP Dagupan City (LS-551), bilang bahagi ng kanilang humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) na pagsisikap para sa magnitude 6.9 na lindol na yumanig sa Bogo City, Cebu at iba pang kalapit na lalawigan noong Setyembre 30.
“This preparatory action highlights the Navy’s high level of operational readiness and its continuing support to national disaster response operations. BRP Dagupan City is (now) being prepared for deployment,” ayon kay PN public affairs chief Captain Benjo Negranza.
Para palakasin pa ang mga pagsusumikap sa HADR, sinabi ni Negranza na naka-standby ang medical team ng Naval Forces Central para tumulong.
“Coordination with the Office of Civil Defense Region VII is ongoing to ensure aligned and effective support,” aniya.
“PN personnel and assets are ready to assist local authorities in providing relief, conducting rescue operations, and ensuring the safety of those affected by the earthquake.”
Sinabi rin ni Negranza na ang Civil Military Operations Group (CMOG-PN) ay nagpakilos ng agarang mga pagsisikap sa pagtulong noong Oktubre 1 para sa mga komunidad na nasalanta ng lindol.
“With support from partner stakeholders, CMOG-PN consolidated 576 bags of relief goods, including food packs, bottled water, and hygiene kits, from contributors such as PAIR CARGO and Bell Khenz Pharma,” dagdag niya.
Ang mga relief operation ay nakipag-ugnayan sa Civil Military Operation Unit-Central (CMOU-C) upang matiyak ang mabilis at organisadong paghahatid sa mga evacuation center sa buong lalawigan ng Cebu. RNT/MND
