Aquino: Gov’t relief efforts swift for ‘Yolanda’ victims

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MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III in his fifth State of the Nation Address said the government was able to send initial relief efforts a day after super typhoon Yolanda left the country.

Aquino said the government was able to send three C-130 planes to Yolanda-hit areas a day after the monster storm struck.

He also said they were able to send rapid health assessment teams of the Department of Health.

He also said soldiers and police were deployed, as well as relief services by the Department of Social Welfare and Development were delivered promptly.

 
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