Cagayan de Oro City–In partnership with various government agencies such as the Department of Education (DepEd), National Commission on Indigenous People, Philippine Information Agency (PIA) together with local executives in Mindanao and business entities, the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division by Philippine Army launched the “Project Shoebox” in Camp Evangelista that aimed to uphold the education of elementary students in remote areas, June 28.
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in different elementary schools were the expected beneficiaries of 32, 739 shoeboxes–produced by 4ID containing assorted school supplies.
Meanwhile, 4th Infantry Division’s Commander Major General Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr. expressed his gratitude to private companies and industries who took their part and supported the said advocacy.
He said, “I would like to thank all the people behind the success of this endeavor especially to the benefactors…”
“Through this project shoebox we are sharing our blessing to the less fortunate families especially in the far-flung areas where basic services could hardly reach their places,” Madrigal added.
Project shoebox started in February 2012, almost 5 years in serving the poor and to the marginalized sector. This advocacy commenced during the time of Ltc Thomas Sedano Jr., commanding officer of the 4th Light Armor “Masigasig” Battalion, a Lucena City-based Philippine Army camp.
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