mafabet Marcos orders use of Edca sites for relief ops amid Kristine onslaught

Raging floodwaters in Tiwi, Albay due to Tropical Storm Kristine

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered the full use of Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca) sites for relief operations in response to Tropical Storm Kristine’s onslaught.

In a situation briefing, Marcos said the Edca sites must be used by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to assist those affected by the storm

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AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said the United States is also “ready to send their aircrafts” to help in relief operations.

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Kristine maintained its strength as it moved west-northwestward over Quezon province. At least 26 areas were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2.

In its 8 a.m. weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Kristine was last located 310 kilometers east of Baler, Aurora, or 310 km east northeast of Infanta, Quezon.

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