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Philippines sends team to aid in Myanmar earthquake

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Manila: The Philippines sent the first batch of a 91-man team to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar to help in search and rescue operations early on Tuesday.

“Two C-130 aircraft transported the initial 58 contingent members for their two-week deployment to Myanmar, with the remaining 33 members scheduled for transport by a single C-130 aircraft on April 2,” the Philippine Air Force (PAF) said in a statement.

The PAF said the team brought essential search and rescue equipment and medical supplies.

“These personnel are ready to perform life-saving operations, provide medical assistance, and deliver critical aid throughout the mission,” the statement read.

It added that 40 Air Force personnel are part of the mission, including C-130 aircrew, aeromedical personnel, and aircraft security.

Myanmar authorities said Monday that the death toll from the 7.9-magnitude earthquake rose to 2,056, with approximately 3,900 people injured and nearly 270 reported missing.

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