QUEZON CITY -- The first batch of military equipment worth RMB 76 million arrived in Manila on 16 January 2022.
The donation comprises various military equipment such rescue and relief equipment, drone systems, detectors, water purification vehicles, ambulances, firetrucks, x-ray machines, EOD robots, bomb disposal suits and transport vehicles; and engineering equipment such as backhoes, dumptrucks, forklifts, and earthmovers.
The equipment will be formally turned over to the DND and AFP next month.
A second batch worth RMB 54 million will be delivered on a later date. (DND)
