PASIG CITY, (PIA) — The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will deploy one C-130 transport aircraft from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to the Philippines to provide aid in humanitarian efforts in affected areas in the country due to the effects of Tropical Storm ‘Kristine.’
According to Singapore’s Ministry of Defence, the C-130 transport aircraft will be deployed to the country to airlift and deliver humanitarian aid supplies to affected communities.
Personnel from The Republic of Singapore Air Force conducts pre-flight checks in preparation the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to the Philippines. (Photos courtesy of the Ministry of Defence, Singapore (MINDEF) Facebook page)
The SAF’s contributions underscore the warm and friendly bilateral and defence ties and close Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) cooperation between Singapore and the Philippines. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
