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U.S. air assets arrive to aid Phl disaster response
Seven United States Marine Corps aircraft have arrived in the Philippines to assist in humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) missions due to inclement weather.
Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo confirmed that the US has committed these aircraft to aid in ongoing efforts.
The US aircraft, which include both rotary and fixed-wing types, are already stationed at a local military base awaiting deployment.
Seven US Marine Corps aircraft are working alongside the PAF's assets, including C-130 planes and helicopters, to reach areas isolated by damaged or flooded roads.
The utilization of these foreign assets will be directed by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), which identifies areas most in need of assistance.
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