From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 17, 2021): AFP commander for Visayas visits 3ID for soldiers’ jabs rollout (By Jemin B. Guillermo)
ILOILO CITY, March 17 (PIA) – Armed Forces of the Philippines Commander for Visayas led, March 15, the vaccination rollout for soldiers in Western and Central Visayas.Lieutenant General Roberto Ancan graced the vaccination roll out at the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, a press release from the 3ID Public Affairs Office said.
To boost the confidence of the men and women of the Spearhead Division, 3ID Commander Major Gen. Eric Vinoya was the first to be inoculated by the Sinovac vaccine.
Other officers and enlisted personnel of the Division who are assigned at the hospital, control points, and quarantine areas led by Major Alexander Zapanta, the Commanding Officer of Camp Peralta Station Hospital, were also inoculated.
The initial 1,200 doses of Sinovac vaccines intended for the identified frontline workers of the 3ID headquarters arrived at Iloilo International Airport on Monday evening of March 8, 2021.
In his message, Vinoya said “As I look upon in the eyes of each Spearhead Trooper, I can sense a great feeling of victory in your hearts as we are about to experience the privilege of being vaccinated with the first COVID-19 vaccine that is available in our country, the Sinovac vaccine.”
Vinoya also thanked Lt. Gen. Ancan for giving the ultimate assurance to all Spearhead Troopers that the Sinovac vaccine can boost their capability to perform their mandated task.
Likewise, he expressed gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for giving the 3ID a chance to be forefront once again in the government’s fight against COVID-19 by being one of those who will be vaccinated first.
“Let us all consider this as a privilege, an opportunity and a responsibility. A privilege for being one the first recipients of the vaccine; an opportunity to inspire and to lead the Filipino people in this vaccination campaign of the government, and responsibility to be more effective and productive servants and protector for the people in this time of crisis,” Vinoya stressed.
For his part, Ancan thanked all the medical staff and personnel of Camp Peralta Station Hospital for their significant contribution during this time of pandemic.
Likewise, he advised all the Spearhead troopers to still practice the minimum standard of health protocols after being vaccinated.
“To all healthcare workers, thank you for helping our Spearhead Troopers, same as you help yourself. I shall pass in this world only but once, so whatever goodness and kindness I can show, let me show you now. I shall pass on this world only but once,” said Ancan. (PIA6/Story and photos by DPAO-3ID/PA)
Other officers and enlisted personnel of the Division who are assigned at the hospital, control points, and quarantine areas led by Major Alexander Zapanta, the Commanding Officer of Camp Peralta Station Hospital, were also inoculated.
The initial 1,200 doses of Sinovac vaccines intended for the identified frontline workers of the 3ID headquarters arrived at Iloilo International Airport on Monday evening of March 8, 2021.
In his message, Vinoya said “As I look upon in the eyes of each Spearhead Trooper, I can sense a great feeling of victory in your hearts as we are about to experience the privilege of being vaccinated with the first COVID-19 vaccine that is available in our country, the Sinovac vaccine.”
Vinoya also thanked Lt. Gen. Ancan for giving the ultimate assurance to all Spearhead Troopers that the Sinovac vaccine can boost their capability to perform their mandated task.
Likewise, he expressed gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for giving the 3ID a chance to be forefront once again in the government’s fight against COVID-19 by being one of those who will be vaccinated first.
“Let us all consider this as a privilege, an opportunity and a responsibility. A privilege for being one the first recipients of the vaccine; an opportunity to inspire and to lead the Filipino people in this vaccination campaign of the government, and responsibility to be more effective and productive servants and protector for the people in this time of crisis,” Vinoya stressed.
For his part, Ancan thanked all the medical staff and personnel of Camp Peralta Station Hospital for their significant contribution during this time of pandemic.
Likewise, he advised all the Spearhead troopers to still practice the minimum standard of health protocols after being vaccinated.
“To all healthcare workers, thank you for helping our Spearhead Troopers, same as you help yourself. I shall pass in this world only but once, so whatever goodness and kindness I can show, let me show you now. I shall pass on this world only but once,” said Ancan. (PIA6/Story and photos by DPAO-3ID/PA)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1069822
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