Second RSAF C-130 Arrives to Assist in Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

A second Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 aircraft arrived in Cebu, Philippines, this afternoon to deliver the relief supplies including tents, groundsheets, medical supplies, and blankets. This is the second tranche of S$120,000 worth of relief supplies which the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has sent to assist those affected by Typhoon Haiyan. The first tranche of supplies was sent to Tacloban, Philippines yesterday.

In response to the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) request, the SAF will be extending the deployment of the second C-130 aircraft to the Philippines to support the AFP's ongoing relief efforts. This C-130 aircraft will support the transportation of relief supplies and personnel between Manila and areas in the Visayas region which have been badly affected by Typhoon Haiyan.