Army joins “Hatud Serbisyo”

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jul 14): Army joins “Hatud Serbisyo”

Members of the 8th Infantry Battalion and 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army participated in the service caravan “Hatud Serbisyo” activity in Brgy. Impalutao, Impasugong town, Bukidnon, July 11.

As part of their advocacy in upholding peace and development through stakeholder engagement, the military offered free medical and dental services to a thousand residents in the area. Col Rafael A Jaramillo led the 4ID dental team.

For its part, the local government of Impasugong distributed sacks of rice for the calamity-affected populace.

The activity gives emphasis on helping those who have been affected by calamities such as the recent “El Niño” phenomenon.

Further, the activity provided other free services such as haircut, massage, and pedicure/manicure. A mass wedding also took place at the Barangay Hall of Impalutao, uniting 17 couples through the holy sacrament of marriage.

Mayor Anthony Uy commends the unwavering efforts of the battalion headed by LtCol Lennon G Babilonia in fulfilling their mission of serving the people.

Uy underscored the importance of partnership among the stakeholders of peace in order to move a step closer towards achieving peace and development.

He also lauds the 8IB's Bayanihan Team Activities (BTAs) which emphasizes the resolution of issues through working together to end the conflict.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1461468485728/army-joins-hatud-serbisyo-