Wednesday, December 31, 2014

59 IB PA distributes Christmas package to Dumagat families

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 31): 59 IB PA distributes Christmas package to Dumagat families

Sixty three families belonging to Dumagat tribe living in Barangay Tinucan, Tanay will have food on their table to welcome the new year after receiving a Christmas package each Tuesday provided by the members of the 59th Protector Gwapo Battallion of the 2nd Jungle Fighter Infantry Division of the Armed forces of the Philippines (AFP) headed by Colonel Marcelino “Kit” Teofilo, PA Battallion commander.

Captain Ruben Ayroso, PA ,spokeperson, said that they were able to gather funds for the project by conducting an experimental caroling activity around the town’s business area using the services of the 59 IB Band aboard the Philippine Army vehicle as their stage.

Ayroso also said that it was an instant street party where the people gathered while jamming with the band members.

Ayroso said that it was a successful activity. More successful was the giving of the package to 63 Dumagat families held in Barangay Tinucan Elementary School led by their chieftain Anria Vertudez.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=720817

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