From the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Relief operations
Two Philippine Air Force helicopters performed relief operations at Brgy Tarmac, Villaviciosa, Abra. Twenty (20) sacks of assorted relief goods were transported to the area which was isolated from the town poblacion due to massive landslide.
Residents of the area who needed immediate medical attention were evacuated to Bangued PNP Provincial Headquarters for proper treatment. Two adults and four children were airlifted from the affected area.
The stretch of Abra River and identified landslide-prone areas of Abra were surveyed by personnel from Mine and Geo-Sciences Bureau, DENR-CAR.
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