The Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division has mobilized its humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) teams and their equipment to help those in Severe Tropical Storm Paeng- affected areas, 3ID Public Affairs Office OIC, Lt. Col, Magno Magpalad, said in a press release.

According to him, different units of 3ID ramped up their HADR operations and assisted in the recovery efforts in some areas in the province of Capiz on Friday, October 28, 2022.

He added that Major Gen. Benedict M. Arevalo, the Commander of 3ID, personally inspected the equipment used by the troops during the deployment of 112 personnel from Camp Peralta Station

"One of our missions is to alleviate the condition of our countrymen in times of difficulties. It is important to understand preparedness. We may be able to deliver the expected service from the Philippine Army," said Arevalo.

Arevalo also directed all units under the Division to be prepared and ready to assist LGUs in providing humanitarian and disaster assistance to affected individuals in their respective Area of Operation.

In Negros Island, 3ID's 62nd Infantry Battalion also augmented the Disaster Response and Rescue Operations (DRRO) of Guihulngan City-LGU to typhoon-affected families and individuals in Barangay Poblacion on October 26, 2022. (JBG-PIA6/Story and photos from 3ID-PAO/Phil. Army)