30IB commemorates 40th Founding Anniversary

From the Philippine Information Agency (Apr 19): 30IB commemorates 40th Founding Anniversary

The 30th Infantry "Python" Battalion, Philippine Army (30IB, PA) commemorated recently its 40th Founding Anniversary through the conduct of various activities that emphasized the Philippine Army’s commitment to continuously support the nation’s goal of environment protection, delivery of social services to the people, and development.

Seventy-four youngsters were circumcised and given free medicine during the joint Operation “Tuli” and 60 children benefited in a Mass Feeding program conducted by the 30IB, PA in cooperation with the Provincial Health Office, Barangay Council of Banbanon, 4th Forward Support Medical Company, Service Support Battalio,4ID, PA, held at the Barangay Gymnasium of Barangay Banbanon, San Francisco, and at the Headquarters of 30IB in Sta. Cruz, Placer, all in Surigao del Norte.

Fifty assorted fruit-bearing trees were also planted during the tree-planting activity at the Military Reservation Area in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte.

The commemoration culminated with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Msgr. Tirso Alcala, parish priest of Barangay Sta. Cruz, attended by military personnel, dependents, and visitors held at the battalion's headquarters.

In his message, 30IB Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Vincent B. Iringan said that the 30IB troop continues to reach out to be stakeholders’ partner for peace and development and build a strong foundation of trust and confidence with the local government units, local government agencies, and other stakeholders in the communities.

He also said that the troops had proven once again among the communities "that no matter how different our views in life are, and regardless of our profession, we can unite for a common goal and that is to have peaceful and developed communities."

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