Stakeholders’ support cited for the success of gift-giving activity

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371456898440/stakeholders-support-cited-for-the-success-of-gift-giving-activity-
• Thursday, March 3, 2016

By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA9/ZamboSur)

LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur, March 3 (PIA) – The 1st Cavalry (Tagapanguna) Squadron, Mechanized Infantry Division, Philippine Army and 1st Field Artillery Battalion (1FAB), Army Artillery Regiment, Philippine Army acknowledged the support of stakeholders for the success of the gift-giving activity dubbed “Bundles of Joy” and feeding program on Monday held at Upper Pulacan Elementary School, this municipality.

At least 50 indigent schoolchildren of Upper Pulacan Elementary School were given bags of canned goods and personal hygiene kits from GMA Kapuso Foundation.

A hundred pairs of slippers from the Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative (PAFCPIC) were distributed to the pupils.

Following the gift-giving activity, a feeding program was also conducted by the 1FAB.

1CAV commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel Charlemagne Batayola, Jr. in his message said it was a great joy and privilege for the 1CAV and 1FAB to partner with the stakeholders in the activity.

Batayola underscored the importance of stakeholders’ engagement in the implementation of their programs and projects.

“I thank all those who have contributed in one way or the other to make the “Bundles of Joy” and feeding program a resounding success,” Batayola proudly said. “Without the cooperation of key stakeholders, I am certain that this activity would never be possible,” Batayola added.

“Kini among pangandoy nga sa among gamay nga pamaagi makahatag kami ug kalipay ug paglaum sa mga kabataan dinhi sa Upper Pulacan Elementary School (It is our dream that in our own little way, we can give a little joy and hope to the children here in Upper Pulacan Elementary School),” Batayola said.

Meanwhile, Captain Clarence Bautista, operations officer of 1FAB said the civil-military operations (CMO) activities that they are conducting is designed to bring basic services to the people.

He was very happy to visit and serve the school where he completed his elementary education.

“Masaya po ako na bumalik at makapagsilbi sa paaralan na aking pinanggagalingan. Dito po ako nag-aral ng aking elementary education noong 1993. Nagagalak at natutuwa po ako na nakita ko ang aking mga guro,” Bautista, who hails from Nueva Ecija proudly announced.

He encouraged the schoolchildren to strive hard to be the best that they can be since poverty is not a hindrance to success.