The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.
The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.
Lt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.
The Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022.
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