Government soldiers of the Army’s 8th Infantry Battalion
(8IB) here donated 31,500 cubic centimeters of blood as a symbol of “love”
during the observance of “Valentines Day,” a military statement released
Tuesday said.
Capt. Norman Tagros, spokesperson of the 8IB, said that the
8IB conducts the bloodletting activity annually during the celebration of the
“Season of Love” in partnership with the local government and the province of Bukidnon
He said that a total of 70 blood donors from the 8IB and the
town folks of Impasug-ong joined the bloodletting that drew the admiration of
the local folks on the soldiers’ unwavering support of Impasug-ong, the capital
town of indigenous peoples in Northern Mindanao .
Linda Baculi, a 63-year-old senior citizen and resident of
Impasug-ong, said that “we love our soldiers so much because they are the
reason why we get a sound sleep every night.”
Tagros said that the 8IB and its soldiers have been getting
high ratings in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Army Transformation
Road Map (ATR) program because the battalion has continually gained the respect
and support of the people in its area of operations.
He said that the 8IB gained the trust of the people because
the servicemen have constantly observed respect for human rights and the
cultures, traditions and customs of the indigenous peoples of Bukidnon.
Tagros also disclosed that the strength and credibility of
the 8IB, as defined in the AFP campaign plan, emanate from the support and
trust of the people and the community.
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