From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 21): 3ID celebrates Army anniversary with civic activities
The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) based in Jamindan, Capiz will be undertaking a series of socio-civic activities to mark the Philippine Army's 117th Founding Anniversary slated this Saturday, March 22.
In a statement, Maj. Ray Tiongson, 3ID's head for community relations, said the army unit will undertake repairs of schools in Capiz that were badly damaged at the height of super typhoon Yolanda last year.
Tiongson said schools to be repaired are theCandelaria National High School Tapaz National High School , and Tuburan Elementary School
On top of this, the 3ID personnel were able to collect at least P380,000 from their subsistence allowance to fund the preparations and installation of water facilities, he said.
In Negros Occidental, units under 3ID will install water system facilities in Brgy. Gen. Luna in Toboso; Brgy. Winaswasan in Calatrava; and Brgy. Malasibog inEscalante City
Earlier, the 47th Infantry Battalion based in Cauayan, Negros Occidentalpartnered with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Cauayan-Child Labor Educational Task Force in conducting a food feedingand gift-giving program last March 16 to about 250 school children in Brgy. Tiling,Cauayan City
In Negros Oriental, the 79th Infantry Battalion in collaboration with Oriental Negros Children's Advocacy Network and the local government unit of Sta. Catalina, initiated a "Bayanihan para sa Kabataan Lakbay Aral" for the 70 students of Avocado Elementary School in Brgy. Talalak, Sta. Catalina, on March 21. The children were able to visit key historical places as well as government buildings.
Meanwhile, the 62nd Infantry Battalion based inSagay City
Other Infantry Battalions under 3ID and other units under its operational control will also hold their bloodletting activities in their respective area of responsibility on March 22.
Also on March 22, the 82nd Infantry Battalion in collaboration with the Kayang Kaya Missions International Incorporated, which has been the Philippine Army's partner in its corporate social responsibility initiatives, will conduct a Medical Civic-Action Program in Brgy. Calajunan, Mandurriao inIloilo City
At SM City Iloilo, the 301st Infantry Brigade under Brigadier General Arnold Quiapo, has installed its information booth that features film showings, photo displays and informational materials for those interested to join the Philippine Army.
These activities are in consonance with this year's theme, "Serving the People, Securing the Land."
"As the Philippine Army embarks into a new milestone of true and dedicated service to the country and the people, your Army here inWestern Visayas remains committed to its mandate to serve the people and secure the region towards sustainable development and a just and lasting peace, " said 31D commander, Brig. Gen. Aurelio Baladad.
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The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) based in Jamindan, Capiz will be undertaking a series of socio-civic activities to mark the Philippine Army's 117th Founding Anniversary slated this Saturday, March 22.
In a statement, Maj. Ray Tiongson, 3ID's head for community relations, said the army unit will undertake repairs of schools in Capiz that were badly damaged at the height of super typhoon Yolanda last year.
Tiongson said schools to be repaired are the
On top of this, the 3ID personnel were able to collect at least P380,000 from their subsistence allowance to fund the preparations and installation of water facilities, he said.
In Negros Occidental, units under 3ID will install water system facilities in Brgy. Gen. Luna in Toboso; Brgy. Winaswasan in Calatrava; and Brgy. Malasibog in
Earlier, the 47th Infantry Battalion based in Cauayan, Negros Occidentalpartnered with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Cauayan-Child Labor Educational Task Force in conducting a food feedingand gift-giving program last March 16 to about 250 school children in Brgy. Tiling,
In Negros Oriental, the 79th Infantry Battalion in collaboration with Oriental Negros Children's Advocacy Network and the local government unit of Sta. Catalina, initiated a "Bayanihan para sa Kabataan Lakbay Aral" for the 70 students of Avocado Elementary School in Brgy. Talalak, Sta. Catalina, on March 21. The children were able to visit key historical places as well as government buildings.
Meanwhile, the 62nd Infantry Battalion based in
Other Infantry Battalions under 3ID and other units under its operational control will also hold their bloodletting activities in their respective area of responsibility on March 22.
Also on March 22, the 82nd Infantry Battalion in collaboration with the Kayang Kaya Missions International Incorporated, which has been the Philippine Army's partner in its corporate social responsibility initiatives, will conduct a Medical Civic-Action Program in Brgy. Calajunan, Mandurriao in
At SM City Iloilo, the 301st Infantry Brigade under Brigadier General Arnold Quiapo, has installed its information booth that features film showings, photo displays and informational materials for those interested to join the Philippine Army.
These activities are in consonance with this year's theme, "Serving the People, Securing the Land."
"As the Philippine Army embarks into a new milestone of true and dedicated service to the country and the people, your Army here in
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