CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur -- As
respite from their peace and security operations, the 9th Infantry Division of
the Philippine Army based here distributed free books and stuffed toys to at
least 700 pupils of the Del Rosario
Elementary School in Naga City
The school received the donations from the 9th ID during a
simple turnover ceremony initiated by its 9th Civil Military Operations (CMO)
Battalion and Books for the Barrios Inc., according to Capt. Mardjorie Paimela
P. Panesa, 9th ID spokesperson.
The military personnel handed 70 boxes of assorted books,
reading and entertainment materials over to Margerie B. Bathan, school
principal, who expressed deep appreciation to the gestures of the Philippine
Army and the Books for the Barrios.
“These reading materials could be of great help for the
knowledge and education of the youth,” Bathan said.
Lt. Col. Joselito P. Pastrana, 9th CMO battalion commanding
officer, assured that the Philippine Army will continue to push this undertaking
and partnership with civilians for a good cause.
He encouraged other groups and individuals to join them in
this endeavor.
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