PH sends humanitarian aid to Myanmar after 7.7 magnitude quake

A 91-member Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PHIAC), including a 10-man Philippine Army Search and Rescue team, has been deployed to Myanmar following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake.

The contingent, which arrived in two batches on April 1 and April 2, is composed of personnel from various government agencies and private sector groups.

The Philippine Army Search and Rescue team has begun its operations, integrating with other contingents to provide support.

The PHIAC is adhering to specific security measures and safety protocols, including those for potential aftershocks.

The earthquake has caused at least 2,700 deaths and over 4,000 injuries, with hundreds still missing.

The Philippine embassy in Yangon is assessing the situation and checking on the Filipino community, including four missing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).