The
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Saturday said that it has resupplied
the Marine contingent aboard the BRP Sierra Madre (LST-57), which was grounded
off Ayungin Shoal, via airdrop.
This
took place around 9:15 a.m., Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, AFP public affairs office
chief.
"Using
the Philippine Navy’s Islander aircraft, the AFP dropped a package that
contained fast food, bottled water, assorted bread, canned goods, magazines,
and letters of encouragement to our soldiers written by students. Also included
in the package was a note from the Chief of Staff of the AFP, General Emmanuel
Bautista to the soldiers aboard BRP Sierra Madre which read: 'Hold the Line!'
and signed by 'Manny Sundalo'," he added.
The
bundle drop was conceived by concerned citizens and civil groups who wanted to
show their support to our soldiers who spend between three to six months
guarding our detachment in Ayungin Shoal.
They
sought the assistance of the AFP to ensure the safe delivery of the goods
intended for the troops on BRP Sierra Madre.
"The
AFP is doing all it can to support and uplift the morale of our troops assigned
in one of the remotest military posts within our territory. Little comforts
being sent to our troops is always welcome and will surely have a positive
effect on their commitment to defend what is ours. The AFP is grateful for the
outpouring of support given by our citizens to our soldiers," Zagala
concluded.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=640266
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