TNI Commander: Tropical Storm Assistance Task Force Kristine Philippines Has Returned Home

JAKARTA - TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto said the Humanitarian Disaster Management Operations Task Force which helped victims of the trami typhoon or tropical storm Christians in the Philippines had returned to Indonesia.

General TNI Agus said the troops who returned were 24 personnel using two helicopters to return to Indonesia.

"They boarded two helicopters with 24 personnel. They have returned safely today," said Panglima Agus after attending the Hero's Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery (TMP), Jakarta, Sunday, November 10, which was confiscated by Antara.

A total of 24 TNI personnel who are members of the Humanitarian Disaster Management Operations Task Force arrived at Vilamor Airport, Manila, Philippines, Thursday, October 31.

TNI personnel immediately distributed canned food and water by helicopters Mi-17 TNI AD and H-225M Caracal TNI AU.

TNI personnel received direct directions from Athan and PAF (Philippines Air Force) staff regarding the mission to be carried out.

After the briefing, the personnel immediately rushed to load logistical assistance into the two helicopters.

"Distribution of logistic droppings with the Vilamor-Naga route," wrote the statement of the TNI Puspen, Friday, November 1.

The TNI swiftly and quickly helped deal with the difficulties of the people in areas affected by the tropical storm crisis in the Philippines.