From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 4): 143 new soldiers sent for relief, rehab operations in Tacloban City
Around 143 new soldiers are assisting the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts of the 8th Infantry Division inTacloban City , Leyte .
This was disclosed by Capt. Amado Gutierrez, the unit's spokesperson, Wednesday.
He added that these new soldiers will be graduating from the Candidate Soldier's School this Dec. 12.
But while waiting for their official induction to the 8th Infantry Division rolls, these men are now helping in the clearing of debris, distribution of relief goods and other rehabilitation works in the city.
Gutierrez said that the activation of these troopers will allow some of their men to get some badly needed rest and leave this Christmas soon.
Once inducted, these new soldiers will be getting around P20,000 worth of salaries and other allowances monthly.
They will also be formally issued their service weapons and other military gear.
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Around 143 new soldiers are assisting the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts of the 8th Infantry Division in
This was disclosed by Capt. Amado Gutierrez, the unit's spokesperson, Wednesday.
He added that these new soldiers will be graduating from the Candidate Soldier's School this Dec. 12.
But while waiting for their official induction to the 8th Infantry Division rolls, these men are now helping in the clearing of debris, distribution of relief goods and other rehabilitation works in the city.
Gutierrez said that the activation of these troopers will allow some of their men to get some badly needed rest and leave this Christmas soon.
Once inducted, these new soldiers will be getting around P20,000 worth of salaries and other allowances monthly.
They will also be formally issued their service weapons and other military gear.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=593387