The
Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry Division has announced that it will be
celebrating its 40th anniversary on May 20 at Camp General Macario B. Peralta
Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz with the theme “Dagyaw Para sa Kalinaw” (Working
together for Peace).
The
various activities to be undertaken by the 3ID include the Information Caravan
at Robinsons Place, Iloilo City in the form of outdoor and indoor static
displays of military capabilities such as from heavy to light armaments, squad
organization and functions of personnel and their capabilities, photo booth,
free T-shirt printing booth, recruitment booth, performance of the 3rd Infantry
Marching Band, and combo mini-concert.
Major
Ray Tiongson, 3rd ID spokesperson, said that the activities aim to highlight
the unit's accomplishments, to promote and showcase the different programs,
activities and related projects of the outfit, and to recognize and enhance
cooperation, collaboration and partnership with the stakeholders in “winning
the peace campaign in the region.
“This
is our way of extending our sincerest thanks to all our partners for their
continued collaboration with the Army in advancing the Internal Peace and
Security Plan 'Bayanihan' and their involvement in dealing with the
multi-faceted challenge of security,” 3rd ID commander Major Gen. Aurelio
Baladad said.
As
part of the caravan, there will be dismounted parade of the 3rd Infantry
Division and equipment in the municipalities of Janiuay and Calinog in Iloilo
On
May 14 to 15, the caravan will be welcomed by Mayor Rosemarie Gardose in Tapaz,
Capiz with the 3rd Infantry Division Marching Band performance, static
displays, photo booth, free T-shirt printing booth, recruitment booth and the
3rd Infantry Division combo mini-concert.
The
caravan will also cover the municipalities of Jamindan, Mambusao, Sigma and
Ivisan on May 16. On May 17, Mayor Angel Alan Celino of Roxas
City and Gov. Victor Tanco of Capiz
will welcome the caravan at Capiz Provincial Capitol in Roxas City
On
May 19, the caravan will be at the Robinsons
Place Roxas
City
Meanwhile,
the annual Squad Challenge or the competition between the basic fighting units
of the Army will be on May 17-18 which will be held at Camp Peralta
Baladad
said, “The accomplishment of the unit’s mission lies on the ability of the
squads to carry out their assigned tasks. We have to harness the competencies
of our squads which are our basic fighting unit through these activities. They
should also be fully complemented, properly trained and equipped in order to be
cohesive, effective, and efficient in the performance of their assigned tasks.”
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