BARANGAY TUROD, Apayao (DWDD) – A team from the Bravo Company of the 17th Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, led by its’ Platoon Leader 2Lt Erwin C Lozarita held a gift-giving activity to the Agta Tribe of Sitio Bayugao, Brgy Turod, Apayao last August 30, 2016.
On-board three (3) motorcycles, the team travelled from their unit headquarters to Apayao which was 80kilometers away.
They were welcomed by the whole village led by its Chieftain Mr Alex Flores.
They distributed toys and food packs to about 60 children, and donated 36 solar lamps (the lamps were donation by Lt Lozarita’s Facebook friends).
The idea of this gift giving, especially of the solar lamps, came about when they passed by the area during one of their operations. His heart melted when thewy saw agta children studying in the dark using only kerosene lamps.
With the approval of his Company Commander 1Lt Czar M Carsido, they proceeded with the project.
This activity built better relationship with the community, especially the Indigenous People (IP) of Apayao, and has shown that every soldier in your Armed Forces is not only your protector but also somebody who is willing to share their blessing.
Lt Lozarita added that this is project part of their “Give Something to the Poor Challenge. - AES / MCAG / Text and Photos by Lt Lozarita
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/bigay-liwanag-at-saya-soldiers-initiate-gift-giving-to-agta-tribe-in-apayao/
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