Manila, Sept. 25 -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday deployed one of its C-130 aircraft to deliver 1,000 family food packs to typhoon victims in Basco, Batanes, and transport 88 stranded individuals there to Villamor Air Base in Pasay City.

In a statement, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco said the mission was conducted through the efforts of personnel from Tactical Operations Group 2, together with the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, 30th Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 10, and PAF and Philippine Army reservists.

"This collaborative effort highlights the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified commitment to humanitarian assistance, public service, and the PAF's continued dedicatio...