Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia pledge air assets for ST Kristine relief

Four neighboring countries, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, have pledged to provide air assets to aid in relief operations for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Singapore provided a C-130 transport aircraft and Malaysia sent an EC 725 helicopter at the request of the Philippine government.

The Singaporean C-130 and Malaysian EC 725 arrived at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Saturday, October 26.

Military contingents from Singapore and Malaysia also arrived to assist in the transportation of relief supplies to devastated areas, particularly in the Bicol Region.

On Sunday, the Philippine Air Force, along with its Singaporean and Malaysian counterparts, continued HADR operations for communities affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in the Bicol region.

The PAF utilized three C-130 aircraft to transport relief supplies, with flights departing from Pasay City to Bicol International Airport and from Butuan to Naga Airport.

A Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 delivered 1,500 kitchen kits and 1,500 shelter-grade plastic sheets, while a Royal Malaysian Air Force Eurocopter EC725 also transported essential supplies.

This joint humanitarian effort highlights the strong regional partnership and commitment of the nations to disaster response, significantly aiding relief and recovery operations.