The Joint Task Force Sulu (JTF Sulu) of the Philippine military conducted a search and rescue to retrieve bodies of those who died as well as extend assistance to survivors.[16] The Philippine National Police's Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) was also directed to provide assistance to the military and affected civilians on the ground in regards to the incident.[17] The United States Embassy in Manila also pledged medical support to the survivors of the crash.[18]