Friday, August 2, 2013

Army supports feeding program in Escalante City

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): Army supports feeding program in Escalante City
 
A feeding program in Barangay Hacienda Fe in Escalante City, Negros Occidental benefited around 250 children and adults as part of the activities in the observance of the Nutrition Month in July.

The Barangay Council of Hacienda Fe partnered with the city government of Escalante and the Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion, and 3rd Civil Military Operations (CMO) Battalion in conducting the feeding activity.

The feeding sessions were held for seven consecutive Saturdays, from June 15 to July 27, in seven sitios, including Hacienda Aya, Carmensian, Baldoza, Mocabog 2, San Martin, Mocabog and Vito.

“This endeavor aims to lessen malnutrition and alleviate hunger among the children and adults of the barangay, ” village chairman Sabeniano Saura said.

He also acknowledged the city government and the troops of 62nd IB and 3rd CMO Battalion for their support.

Lt. Col. Patrick Cinco, commander of 3rd CMO Battalion, said they will continue to support the various programs of the barangay.

He said the conduct of humanitarian activities will encourage the locality to exercise the culture of “bayanihan.”

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=550830

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