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Philippines sends new team of peacekeepers to Haiti

Xinhua, July 8, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Philippines has deployed to Haiti a 135-man peacekeeping force, the largest so far after it withdrew its contingent from Liberia and Golan Heights two years ago, an official said on Friday.

Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Restituto Padilla said the group, composed of 16 officers and 119 enlisted soldiers including 14 females, is led by Col. Rosalio Pompa.

The Philippine contingent has one-year tour of duty in Haiti and this is the country's contribution to the UN Peacekeeping Operations worldwide, he said.

The team is the country's 20th deployment by far, Padilla said, adding that the contingent they will replace is set to arrive next week. Endit