63rd IB contributes
to the success of the Pambujan 149th Founding Anniversary Celebration
By 63rd Infantry
Battalion, 8ID PA
August 8, 2012
BRGY. OPONG, Catubig,
Northern Samar – On August 04, 2012, the 63rd Infantry
(Innovator) Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army,
participated in the celebration of the 149th Founding Anniversary
wherein a “Medical and Dental Mission” was conducted at the
Municipality of Pambujan together with the Local Government Unit and
the Municipal Health Office of said municipality.
The activity is part of the
celebration of the 149th Founding Anniversary of the said municipality
to show the commitment of the different government agencies in
delivering basic services particularly “Health services” to the people
of Pambujan to promote a healthy and peaceful environment.
Four Hundred Forty Four
(444) patients were given free medical attention through the medical
and dental mission by the volunteer doctors coming from the different
agencies who participated the activities. 259 of which were given Free
medical check-up, 88 patients were given dental services, and 62 youth
beneficiaries undergo Libreng Tuli and 35 senior citizen beneficiaries
were given pneumococcal immunization.
Through the effort of the
Local Government of Pambujan headed by Mayor Rogelio S Tan,
Congressman Emil L Ong, 2nd District of Northern Samar, the 63rd
Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army led by LTC
Arvin R Lagamon, Cpt Josephus Emar M Rempillo, CMO Officer of 63rd IB
and 1Lt Arvin Icaramon, 8ID Dental Officer and other volunteer
organization, the said Medical and Dental mission become a success.
As part of the 149th
Founding Anniversary celebration of the said municipality, a “Magic
Show” presentation were also conducted by the personnel of 63rd IB
together with Mr. Nestor De Guia to give additional color and
entertainment to the anniversary.
According to Honorable
Rogelio S Tan, Municipal Mayor of the Municipality of Pambujan, that
he is very thankful to the Philippine Army, particularly the 63rd
Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division for the support given to his
municipality in delivering basic services such as this Medical and
Dental Mission that gives free medical and dental attention to the
People of Pambujanon.
LTC Arvin R Lagamon,
Commanding Officer, 63rd IB, said that his unit believes that
activities like these make the people realize that the government is
sincere in providing the basic services needed by the people. He also
stressed out that the 63rd Infantry Battalion will always support all
government initiatives for the welfare of the people whom they are
mandated to serve in support to the peace and development in the 2nd
district of Northern Samar.
