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2nd Air Force Wing Reserve Launches Humanitarian Relief Mission in Response to Devastating Flooding

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Massive flooding in parts of Bulacan has left thousands displaced, prompting a major humanitarian relief mission led by the 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve (2nd AFWR), under the leadership of Lt. Col. Mikee Romero. The relief mission has evacuated over 7,500 individuals, including 1,500 families from Calumpit and 300 families from Hagonoy, to safety using military 6x6 trucks. The relief operations were coordinated and overseen by the 2nd Air Force Reserve Center (ARCEN) based in Clark Airbase, under the command of Col. Mark Yambing. The on-the-ground efforts in Calumpit and Hagonoy were carried out by the 2nd AFWR in partnership with its Bulacan Air Force Command Post (ACP), headed by Reservist Major Rolando Rodolfo.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve (2nd AFWR) has launched a major humanitarian relief mission to assist thousands of displaced families in Bulacan.
  • Over 7,500 individuals, including 1,500 families from Calumpit and 300 families from Hagonoy, have been evacuated to safety using military 6x6 trucks.
  • The relief operations were coordinated and overseen by the 2nd Air Force Reserve Center (ARCEN) under the command of Col. Mark Yambing.
  • The on-the-ground efforts in Calumpit and Hagonoy were carried out by the 2nd AFWR in partnership with its Bulacan Air Force Command Post (ACP), headed by Reservist Major Rolando Rodolfo.
  • Key national agencies, including the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), have provided logistical support, shelter assistance, and welfare services.
  • The relief mission includes sustained relief delivery, logistical support, and continued monitoring of critical areas.
  • Lt. Col. Romero has emphasized that medicines and medical supplies are still urgently needed, and efforts are now underway to source and distribute them in coordination with health partners.

Statistics:

  • Over 7,500 individuals have been evacuated to safety using military 6x6 trucks.
  • 1,500 families from Calumpit and 300 families from Hagonoy were evacuated to safety.
  • Each relief pack contained 3 kilos of rice, canned sardines, instant noodles, and coffee.
  • The relief mission has been ongoing for several days, with continued deployments and humanitarian support expected in the coming days.

Sources:

  • (Source 1) Lt. Col. Mikee Romero, Chairman of the Association of Reservists and Reservist Administrators of the Philippines Inc. (ARRAPI), and former congressman.
  • (Source 2) Philippine Air Force, 2nd Air Force Wing Reserve (2nd AFWR)
  • (Source 3) Municipality of Calumpit, led by Mayor Glorime 'Lem' Faustino
  • (Source 4) Municipality of Hagonoy, led by their respective local government units.

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