The BRP Benguet (LT-507), a Landing Ship Tank (LST) of the Philippine Navy will ferry relief goods intended for the affected residents of Zamboanga City.
The Philippine Navy thru Civil Military Operation Group (CMOG) is now accepting relief goods coming from different agencies/individuals who are willing to donate to the area, severely affected in the on-going standoff against rogue elements of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF).
BRP Benguet will depart with the relief goods on September 20, 2013 from Naval Base Cavite to Zamboanga City.
[mappress] Press Release, September 18, 2013; Image: Navy