PAF deploys air assets for Cebu earthquake relief operations

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) deployed various air and ground assets, including a C-130 cargo aircraft and Black Hawk helicopters, to aid in rescue and relief operations in Cebu following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake.

The PAF's Tactical Operations Wing Central activated its Disaster Response Task Units to assist in the emergency response.

Reinforcements and a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response team from the Philippine Army were transported by the C-130 aircraft.

The C-130 cargo also carried 812 evacuation kits from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, assorted CSSR equipment from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and 170 boxes of medical supplies from the Department of Health.

Black Hawk helicopters are conducting damage assessments and transporting personnel and relief goods to affected areas.

PAF personnel are working with Army responders on the ground for assessments, search and rescue, and relief distribution.

The earthquake has resulted in at least 72 deaths and 294 injuries, with hundreds of houses and infrastructure destroyed.

The PAF reiterated its commitment to saving lives and providing humanitarian assistance.