From the Sun Star-Davao (Dec 20): Troops distribute gifts
MORE than 100 residents from two villages in Mawab town in Compostela Valley received gifts from troops of the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division at Camp Manuel T. Yan in the province on Friday.
Dubbed as “Community Christmas Party,” the event was organized by the 10th Infantry Division troops in partnership with health organizations, such as Department of Health-Davao Region (DOH-11), Kiwanis Club of Golden Tagum, and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
10th Infantry Division’s spokesperson First Lt. Vergel Lacambra said residents from barangays Tuboran and Salvacion of Mabini town were given medical and dental check-up, had parlor games, and gift giving. Also they’re given free transportation back to their homes.
“The officials of the Agila Division decided that instead of spending for a lavish Christmas Party inside the camp, the command would rather celebrate the Christmas season by giving and sharing it with our less fortunate fellowmen here in the province,” Lacambra said.
10th Infantry Division commander Major General Eduardo M. Año, meanwhile, thanked all the local government and residents of the Mawab for sincerely accepting and supporting the division’s campaign and programs in maintaining peace and order in its area.
“Itong Christmas party ay pagpapasalamat narin natin sa mga ka-barangay natin dito sa Barangay Tuboran at Barangay Salvacion kasi nandito yung ating headquarters, at taos puso nila tayong tinanggap sa lugar na ito,” Año said.
“Napagpasiyahan din namin na gawing simple ang Christmas party ng division para maipamahagi natin sa mga kababayan natin ang diwa ng pasko sa pamamagitan nga ng medical at dental mission, gift giving at palaro din para sa mga bata,” he added.
Año also said that in addition, the command has initiated its fund raising activity through Christmas Caroling by the Agila Marching Band to selected partners-stakeholders, and the proceeds of the caroling will be used for the Community Christmas Party.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2014/12/20/troops-distribute-gifts-383092
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