From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 26): Soldiers, Youth Santa bring gifts, joy to kids in Northern Mindanao
The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, in partnership with a youth organization named Pointy or Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through our Youth Inc. gave gifts in selected barangays within 4ID area. The activity was conducted by the Pointy members together with the soldiers to make the children in remote barangays experience the Christmas spirit. This is also a way of inspiring these children that there is more in life and that their dreams should not be hampered by their environment.
The gift giving areas were in barangays Bang-bang in Medina, Misamis Oriental and Dalwangan in Malaybalay, Bukidnon. Similar event is also conducted at Odiong in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, Magluyong in San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, and Bangayan in Kitcharao, Surigao del Norte. Major General Nestor A Añonuevo AFP, commander, 4ID said the spirit of Christmas can best be seen on the faces of children and it has been their practice to bring them cheer through gift giving.(4CMO/4ID/PIA10)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1461356486563
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