MANILA, 28 October 2024 - The Royal Brunei Armed Forces Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Team from Operation BADAI TADUH has safely arrived at Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Manila, yesterday at 5.09 in the afternoon local time.
The arrival of the team was welcomed by Her Excellency, Megawati binti Dato Paduka Haji Manan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of Philippines and Lieutenant General Stephen P Parreño PAF, the Commanding General of the Phillipines Air Force, symbolising the strong ties and mutual commitment to regional cooperation and support. Also present was Lieutenant Colonel Suzana binti Haji Antin, the Defence Attaché of Brunei Darussalam to the Republic of the Philippines.
Today, the RBAirF Transport Aircraft C295MW began conducting Air Logistic Support through a cargo flight sortie, transporting critical supplies and aid from Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Manila to Bicol International Airport, Luzon Republic of Philippines.
Meanwhile, the two RBAirF Blackhawk S70i helicopters that were initially scheduled to depart to Bicol International Airport tomorrow, had to be delayed due to Tropical Storm Leon. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multinational Coordinating Centre (MNCC) has issued a weather advisory warning and all types of flights had to be cancelled. These helicopters will play a crucial role in extending the delivery of aid to remote regions with limited accessibility.
This effort symbolises a close bond and a shared commitment to regional cooperation and support as well as underscores the Ministry of Defence's commitment to providing aid to those affected by natural disasters.
BANTUAN KEMANUSIAAN DAN BENCANA NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM DI BAWAH 'OPERASI BADAI TADUH' TIBA DI REPUBLIK FILIPINA
MANILA, 28 Oktober 2024 - Pasukan Bantuan Kemanusiaan dan Bencana Angkatan Bersenjata Diraja Brunei bagi Operasi BADAI TADUH telah selamat tiba di Pangkalan Udara Col Jesus Villamor, Manila, kelmarin pada jam 5.09 petang waktu tempatan.
Ketibaan pasukan tersebut dialu-alukan oleh Puan Yang Terutama, Megawati binti Dato Paduka Haji Manan, Duta Besar Negara Brunei Darussalam ke Republik Filipina, dan Leftenan Jeneral Stephen P Parreño TUF, Commanding General Tentera Udara Filipina. Turut hadir adalah Leftenan Kolonel Suzana binti Haji Antin, Atase Pertahanan Negara Brunei Darussalam ke Republik Filipina.
Hari ini, Pesawat Angkut C295MW TUDB telah melaksanakan Bantuan Logistik Udara melalui satu siri penerbangan kargo dengan membawa bekalan dan bantuan kritikal dari Pangkalan Udara Col Jesus Villamor, Manila ke Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bicol, Republik Filipina.
Di samping itu, dua buah helikopter Blackhawk S70i TUDB yang pada awalnya dijadualkan akan berlepas ke Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Bicol esok, terpaksa ditunda disebabkan oleh Ribut Tropika Leon. Multinational Coordinating Centre (MNCC) Angkatan Tentera Filipina telah mengeluarkan amaran kaji cuaca,dan semua jenis penerbangan terpaksa di batalkan. Pesawat Helikopter tersebut akan memainkan peranan penting dalam memperluaskan penghantaran bantuan ke kawasan terpencil yang sukar di akses.
Usaha ini melambangkan jalinan yang erat dan komitmen bersama atas kerjasama dan sokongan serantau. Ianya jua menekankan komitmen Kementerian Pertahanan untuk memberi bantuan kepada penduduk setempat yang terjejas akibat bencana alam.
