AFP donates PHP50 per member to aid Super Typhoon Carina, Habagat victims
On Saturday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. announced that each AFP member is donating the equivalent of one meal from their subsistence allowance to victims of Super Typhoon Carina and the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat.
The donation amounts to PHP50 per member and reflects the organization's commitment to aiding those affected by these disasters.
Gen. Brawner emphasized the importance of solidarity and compassion during these challenging times, highlighting the selfless sacrifices being made by military personnel.
Search, rescue, and retrieval teams continue to be deployed in Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, and Northern Luzon to support humanitarian assistance and disaster response efforts following the devastation caused by Carina and the enhanced Habagat.
The ongoing deployment includes recent Philippine Air Force rescue operations for 100 affected residents in Pasay City last Wednesday.
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