RSAF deploys transport aircraft to provide humanitarian assistance to Philippines following Tropical Storm Trami

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has deployed a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 military transport aircraft to the Philippines, to provide airlift support to deliver humanitarian aid supplies to communities affected by Tropical Storm Trami. 

The deployment is at the request of the Philippines government.

Typhoon Trami made landfall in the Philippines on Thursday (Oct 24). 

At least 76 people have been killed with tens of thousands displaced from their homes, Agence France-Presse reported.

The SAF’s contributions underscore the warm and friendly bilateral and defence ties and close humanitarian assistance and disaster relief cooperation between Singapore and the Philippines. 

Back in August, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited Philippines at the invitation of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

His visit commemorated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore.

During that visit, President Tharman pointed out how "as close neighbours, we’ve always supported each other, particularly in times of need", adding that the Singapore Red Cross engaged in significant public fundraising when Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines a decade ago. 

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