‘Books for Peace’ program launched

From the Visayan Daily Star (Jun 24): ‘Books for Peace’ program launched

The “Books for Peace” program of the Rotary Club of Loyola Heights and the 79th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, based in Siaton, Negros Oriental, was launched in two public elementary schools in Sta. Catalina and Pamplona recently, a press release from the military said.

In Brgy. Nagbinlod, Sta. Catalina, the Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Marion Sison presented 67 assorted books and a computer set to students and teachers of the Tubod Primary School. The Abante Elementary School in Brgy. Abante, Pamplona, Negros Oriental also received 67 assorted books and a computer set from the 79th IB Friday, the press release also said.

Sison said the program aims to win the peace in Negros Oriental through the convergence of the stakeholders, and activities that benefit the communities, especially those affected by insurgency.

Tubod teacher-in-charge Angelina Zamora and Pamplona Vice Mayor Edgardo Retes thanked the donors for the books and computers, and the military for helping provide human security needs through education, the press release added.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2013/June/24/negor2.htm