BALER, Aurora – During this time of crisis, we Filipinos are normally showing its generosity and act of kindness by giving of goods and other items needed by our less-fortunate constituents.
With this, the 91st Infantry (SINAGTALA) Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army headed by LTC REANDREW P RUBIO INF (GSC) PA, Acting Commanding Officer implemented the Enhanced Adopt-A-Barangay Program (Kapwa Ko, Sagot Ko) purposely to help those local folks residing near the Battalion Headquarters in one way or another by giving of food packs to 120 families on 04 April 2020.
This initiative is in line with the thrust of Higher Headquarters to adopt some families or communities to survive this COVID-19 pandemic threat.
During the activity, SINAGTALA troopers conducted house-to-house visitations to distribute the 120 food packs to the selected poorest of the poor families in Barangay Calabuanan, here.
According to LTC RUBIO, the activity was materialized through the efforts and initiatives of the SINAGTALA troopers who contributed P300.00 each from their own pocket.
“This is a good example of another “Bayanihan” concept wherein the military personnel signified its intention to extend its help to the populace in the said Barangay,” RUBIO said.
On the other hand, Ms. Judith Sindac, SK Chairman of Barangay Calabuanan, Baler, Aurora lauded the troops for delivering the goods to their constituents.
“We really thanks the SINAGTALA troopers for their unending supports and services in our barangay especially in times of emergency”, Sindac said.
Meanwhile, COL ANDREW D COSTELO INF (GSC) PA, Commander 703rd Infantry Brigade, 7ID, PA commended the recent accomplishment of SINAGTALA troopers despite of the hectic schedules brought by this COVID-19.
“Helping one another, discipline, sacrifices, and responsible citizens are significant factors to prevent the spread of this deadly COVID-19 disease,” COSTELO said.
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