Army troops assisted residents in several rain-hit communities in Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat after continuous rains affected parts of Central Mindanao on July 8 and 9.
The 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) said its Disaster Response Units were placed on alert and deployed to support local disaster response operations amid the prevailing weather conditions.
In coordination with local government units, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices, barangay officials, and other responders, soldiers helped assess affected areas, monitor flood-prone communities, and assist residents.
Disaster response teams from the 601st Infantry Brigade, 603rd Infantry Brigade, and 1st Marine Brigade took part in humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations.
Troops assisted stranded individuals and affected families, inspected areas vulnerable to flooding, and monitored communities where water levels could rise due to continued rainfall.
The operations covered the municipalities of Ampatuan, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Talayan, and South Upi in Maguindanao del Sur; Datu Odin Sinsuat, Barira, and Parang in Maguindanao del Norte; and Palimbang and Lebak in Sultan Kudarat.
The 6ID/JTFC said the response efforts were conducted in close coordination with LGUs, MDRRMOs, barangay officials, Quick Response Teams, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine National Police, and other partner agencies.
Other Disaster Response Units under the 6ID/JTFC also remained on standby and continued monitoring their respective areas of responsibility for possible deployment.
The command said it remains committed to supporting communities during disasters and emergencies, adding that its role extends beyond security operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster response.
The 6ID/JTFC said it will continue to monitor the situation and coordinate with local authorities and partner stakeholders to help protect lives and deliver timely assistance to affected residents.