From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20): ‘Tabak’ Division commemorates 117th Philippine Army anniversary
The Army’s First Infantry “Tabak” Division has lined up series of activities to commemorate the 117th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army on Saturday, March 22.
First Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jefferson Mamauag said Thursday that this year’s anniversary celebration is anchored on the theme “Serving the people, securing the land.”
Mamauag said the activities include blood donation at the camps of the different Infantry Brigades (101st, 102nd, 103rd, and 104th), 2nd Mechanize Infantry Brigade and Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ).
He said there also will be an information caravan at the Gaisano Mall in this city that includes recruitment booth for all applicants willing to join the Philippine Army.
He also said there will be a photo display activity at 8 a.m. Saturday, also at the Gaisano Mall showing capabilities of the Army.
He said that static display activity will start at 9 a.m. where the general public can take a picture with the elite soldiers and armored vehicles.
He said the Tabak Brass Band will hold a show at 3 p.m. at the Gaisano Mall.
He said the Army founding anniversary is celebrated annually to remember its rich history in the preservation of the country’s freedom for the younger generation’s appreciation. and aims to strengthen ties among the active partners and stakeholders who help the Army achieve its mission.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=627479
The Army’s First Infantry “Tabak” Division has lined up series of activities to commemorate the 117th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army on Saturday, March 22.
First Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jefferson Mamauag said Thursday that this year’s anniversary celebration is anchored on the theme “Serving the people, securing the land.”
Mamauag said the activities include blood donation at the camps of the different Infantry Brigades (101st, 102nd, 103rd, and 104th), 2nd Mechanize Infantry Brigade and Task Force Zamboanga (TFZ).
He said there also will be an information caravan at the Gaisano Mall in this city that includes recruitment booth for all applicants willing to join the Philippine Army.
He also said there will be a photo display activity at 8 a.m. Saturday, also at the Gaisano Mall showing capabilities of the Army.
He said that static display activity will start at 9 a.m. where the general public can take a picture with the elite soldiers and armored vehicles.
He said the Tabak Brass Band will hold a show at 3 p.m. at the Gaisano Mall.
He said the Army founding anniversary is celebrated annually to remember its rich history in the preservation of the country’s freedom for the younger generation’s appreciation. and aims to strengthen ties among the active partners and stakeholders who help the Army achieve its mission.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=627479