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U.S. deploys transport planes to assist in ‘Julian’ relief ops
The US government, through its Marines, provided emergency aid and air transport to typhoon-hit Batanes.
Two US Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft from Okinawa, Japan, arrived in Manila on October 5 to support relief efforts.
These aircraft delivered 1,000 family food packs from the DSWD, 1,000 shelter repair kits from the Office of Civil Defense, and 2,500 graded tarpaulin sheets from the IOM.
The Philippine Air Force also sent a C-130 aircraft to deliver essential goods to approximately 14,000 affected individuals.
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. expressed gratitude for the timely US assistance.
Typhoon Julian caused 5 deaths, P551.81 million in agricultural damage, and significantly damaged homes in Batanes.
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Filipino troopers from the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and the U.S. III Marine Expeditionary Force are continuously delivering essential relief supplies to communities in Batanes affected by Super Typhoon "Julian."
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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has redeployed its W-3A "Sokol" helicopter for ongoing relief operations in Batanes, following Super Typhoon "Julian."
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GMA Kapuso Foundation, through its Operation Bayanihan, has distributed relief goods to residents of Batanes affected by Super Typhoon Julian.
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GMA Kapuso Foundation has provided aid to 14,000 individuals across Batan, Sabtang, and Itbayat islands in Batanes who were affected by Super Typhoon Julian.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the Office of the President will release P25 million in aid to Batanes province to aid in its recovery from Typhoon Julian.
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