In the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Tino, the Philippine Air Force, through the Tactical Operations Group 8 (TOG 8 ) under the leadership of its Group Commander, Col. Alexon B Ramos, PAF (GSC), joined hands with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) VIII led by its officer-in-charge, Rey Gozon and the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) VIII to conduct a Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) over the hardest-hit areas of Homonhon and Suluan Islands in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, and parts of Southern Leyte on 05 November 2025.
The mission aimed to provide vital information for faster and more focused disaster response and recovery operations across the region.
From the skies, the team witnessed the widespread damage left by storm: communities battered, yet resilient. In line with this continuing effort, on 06 November 2025, TOG 8, in partnership with OCD VIII and DSWD, delivered 180 hygiene kits to the affected residents of Bontoc. Subsequently, on 07 November 2025, the team delivered 250 food packs in Hinunangan and 250 hygiene kits in Guiuan, extending relief and hope to families striving to rebuild their lives.
Through these joint efforts, TOG 8 reaffirms its unwavering commitment to serve, protect and uplift the Filipino people, proving once again that in every storm, the Philippine Air Force stands ready to response. (PR)
