Army’s ‘Bayanihan’ activity in Samar continues
By DPAO, 8ID PA
May 28,
2012
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan Samar – A Free Medical & Dental Mission was
conducted in Sta. Rita, Samar last May 25, 2012 by the local
government unit and cause oriented groups in Samar in coordination
with the Army troops.
Elements of the 801st Brigade, 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division,
Philippine Army in partnership with An Waray Party List and Local
Government Unit of Sta. Rita, Samar delivered a free medical
consultation, dental extraction and circumcision as part of Bayanihan
activities in Samar Island.
In his statement, BGen Gerardo T Layug AFP, Commander, 8ID, PA said
“your 8th ID, PA in collaboration with the local government units and
other stakeholders will continually deliver needed services to the
communities of Samar as part of the AFP’s IPSP Bayanihan”.
Hon. Mario Llarenas, Municipal Councilor of Sta. Rita, Samar expressed
his appreciation to the military troops for extending their full
support in delivering medical services to his constituents.
At the end of the activity, 369 patients availed of the free medical
consultation, 209 patients availed of the free tooth extraction, 98
availed of the free haircut and 80 children availed of the free
circumcision for a total of 756 residents benefiting from the said
activity.
