Phl Army conducts multiservice caravan in Camarines Sur

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 29): Phl Army conducts multiservice caravan in Camarines Sur

A total of 842 residents of Barangay Cotmon in Bato, Camarines Sur benefited from the dental and medical services given by the officers and members of the 42nd Infantry Battallion (IB) of the Philippine Army.

Dubbed “Sama-sama’t sari-saring mga Serbisyo para sa Sambayanan” or 4S, the multi-caravan is part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Oplan Bayanihan Program which unites and encourages the participation of government agencies, private and civic organizations and members of the community in service-oriented activities.

Lt. Col. Lenart R. Lelina, commander of the 42nd IB based in Camarines Sur, said the project aims to build the trust and cooperation of the community and show that the government is serious in its efforts to attain peace in the country. “We want to focus on building communities and unite each member who would pursue one goal towards one direction. We want to focus on winning the peace particularly in the countryside,” Lelina said in an interview.

The 42nd IB personnel braved the rugged terrain of Cotmon to deliver services to its residents, including free medical and dental check-up and medicine.  Residents also received free haircuts, body therapy, manicure and pedicure, motorcycle check-up, repair of electrical appliances, shoes and umbrellas. They were also treated to a film showing and fun games.

Ako Bicol partylist and GCI Construction provided the medicines used for the medical and dental check-up. Other partners include ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya Inc., who donated goods and used clothing.

2LT Clive Lebin, also from 42nd IB said in a press statement that the 9th ID’s Camp Elias Angeles Station Hospital also dispatched military doctors and nurses. The Ateneo De Naga University through its Physical Education Department also contributed used clothing, food and sponsored the feeding activity of the children.

Punong Barangay Marlon Argarin expressed his deep gratitude to all the participating sectors, most especially to the 42nd IB for the outreach activity.

He said he did not expect that this barangay, which is isolated due to its poor road condition, will be reached by the multi-service caravan and will be given the privilege to be one of its beneficiaries.

Argarin also called on local government units and other peace advocates to support this endeavor.

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