THE Philippine Air Force has intensified aerial firefighting operations on Mount Apo as the blaze continues to raze parts of its slopes, the Air Force spokesman said on Sunday.

According to Col. Araus Robert Musico, Air Force helicopters have been assisting disaster mitigation teams to contain the fire since it started on March 26 but the firefighting operations were increased as more than 300 hectares of forest and grassland have already been destroyed.

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