THE 3rd Infantry Division has deployed 47 Disaster Response Task Units , soldiers, and military vehicles following Mount Kanlaon's phreatic eruption.The 3ID, through its 303rd Infantry Brigade, based in Camp Gerona, Murcia, Negros Occidental, and 302nd Infantry Brigade, based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, has deployed soldiers and equipment to assist potential disaster zones two days after the June 3, 2024 eruption.
The 42 military trucks and vehicles serve as mobility assets strategically stationed for swift deployment of HADR personnel, DRO equipment, and logistical supplies. This ensures immediate response and facilitates the establishment of vital support and assistance chains in case of an eruption or related emergencies.Major General Marion R. Sison, commander of the 3ID, emphasized the importance of being prepared and responding quickly.