From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 11): Soldiers, Atila-Balgos Foundation provide medical aid to 'Yolanda' victims
Units from the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division together with the Atila-Balgos Foundation teamed together to provide medical aid to "Yolanda" victims residing in Barangay Jaena Norte, Jamindan town, Capiz.
Participants in the activity were medical personnel from 3rd Infantry Division headquarters in Jamindan and the 301st Infantry Brigade inCamp Hernandez , Dingle, Iloilo
Major Ray Tiongson, the command's spokesperson, said the Sunday medical mission was conducted at theCamp Jamindan Elementary School
Around 450 residents benefited from the distribution of free medicines and vitamins.
The Atila-Balgos Foundation headed by Dr. Abundio Balgos, MD, is a recognized non-government organization (NGO) based in Roxas City, Capiz that engages in various humanitarian missions.
Their team is composed of six delegates that deliver basic social services to the less fortunate barangays.
“We believe that if we work together, we can do great things. With our continued collaboration and harmonious working relationship with the stakeholders, the military will continue to reach out to our constituents especially the victims of calamities and the less fortunate residents in the hinterland barangays here inPanay ,” 301st Infantry Brigade commander Brig. Gen. Arnold Quiapo said.
In the aftermath of the devastation of "Yolanda", the 3rd Infantry Division together with Operation "Blessing", an international NGO, also reached out to the Indigenous Peoples through medical and relief operations in Barangays Aglinab, Lagdungan, Roxas 8 and Daan Sur all of Tapaz, Capiz that benefited around 1, 200 residents.
It was made successful through collaboration with the barangay chief executive and other officials of said barangays.
“The spirit of 'Bayanihan' has again manifested in the collaborative efforts of the military and the NGOs. Likewise, the concerted efforts of the local government units, other government agencies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in addressing the well-being of our people have tremendously contributed to our campaign in 'winning the peace' here in the region,”3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.
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Units from the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division together with the Atila-Balgos Foundation teamed together to provide medical aid to "Yolanda" victims residing in Barangay Jaena Norte, Jamindan town, Capiz.
Participants in the activity were medical personnel from 3rd Infantry Division headquarters in Jamindan and the 301st Infantry Brigade in
Major Ray Tiongson, the command's spokesperson, said the Sunday medical mission was conducted at the
Around 450 residents benefited from the distribution of free medicines and vitamins.
The Atila-Balgos Foundation headed by Dr. Abundio Balgos, MD, is a recognized non-government organization (NGO) based in Roxas City, Capiz that engages in various humanitarian missions.
Their team is composed of six delegates that deliver basic social services to the less fortunate barangays.
“We believe that if we work together, we can do great things. With our continued collaboration and harmonious working relationship with the stakeholders, the military will continue to reach out to our constituents especially the victims of calamities and the less fortunate residents in the hinterland barangays here in
In the aftermath of the devastation of "Yolanda", the 3rd Infantry Division together with Operation "Blessing", an international NGO, also reached out to the Indigenous Peoples through medical and relief operations in Barangays Aglinab, Lagdungan, Roxas 8 and Daan Sur all of Tapaz, Capiz that benefited around 1, 200 residents.
It was made successful through collaboration with the barangay chief executive and other officials of said barangays.
“The spirit of 'Bayanihan' has again manifested in the collaborative efforts of the military and the NGOs. Likewise, the concerted efforts of the local government units, other government agencies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in addressing the well-being of our people have tremendously contributed to our campaign in 'winning the peace' here in the region,”3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=614711