Army’s 403rd Brigade joins 77th AFP anniversary celebration nationwide

From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 22): Army’s 403rd Brigade joins 77th AFP anniversary celebration nationwide

Hundreds of peace-loving soldiers from different units of the 403rd Infantry ‘Peacemaker’ Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (403Inf Bde, 4ID, PA) gathered inside the military reservation site in Camp Osito Bahian here, and took the lead in planting more than 1,000 tree seedlings of various species, Friday, to commemorate the 77th founding anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). After the simultaneous tree planting activity, a photo exhibit and static display of armory in the ‘Army Open House’ was featured. It showcased the army’s key and latest combat equipment. This provided rare opportunities for the public to view the army’s cutting-edge equipment and platforms.

Col. James V. Jacob, Commanding Officer, 403rd Inf Bde, 4ID, PA , said as the AFP celebrates anniversary, the army pays tribute to the people who are steadfast in their support to soldiers who are tirelessly working not only for the sake of security but also on freedom from poverty and discrimination that paves way to attain peace and development in Mindanao. In partnership with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the army also conducted a bloodletting activity to support PRC’s “Give Blood, Save Life” program.

Celebrated annually every 21st day of December, this year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Bayanihan at Kahandaan: Tuwid na Daan Tungo sa Kapayapaan,” which is in line with President Benigno S. Aquino III’s thrust to open up space for people’s involvement in defining, shaping, and ensuring peace and security in the community through the army’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan. (Cpt. Eduardo I. Meclat Jr, CMO, 403rd Bde, 4ID, PA/RLRB,PIA10 Bukidnon)

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