PIAHC honored for Myanmar earthquake relief

The Philippine Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent (PIAHC) was honored at Camp Aguinaldo on July 4 for their assistance in Myanmar following a major earthquake.

Members of the contingent, comprising personnel from various government agencies and humanitarian responders, conducted a two-week relief mission in April to support communities affected by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.

Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., who chairs the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), commended the team for their rapid mobilization and coordination, highlighting the deployment as an example of the country's growing capacity to contribute to international disaster response.

The Philippine mission included urban search and rescue teams from various agencies and medical teams from the Department of Health (DOH), while the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) provided logistics and operational coordination.

During their mission, the team delivered medical support, structural assessments, and search-and-rescue services in earthquake-stricken communities, working closely with Myanmar's disaster response authorities and international partners.

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