The eMagazine of Philippine Information Agency 10
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016
Duterte visits wounded soldiers, PSG members in CdeO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte flew to Cagayan de Oro after his command briefing in Butig town, Lanao del Sur to visit wounded soldiers and members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG).
President Duterte arrived at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH) at 2:05 p.m. and conferred the Wounded Personnel Medal to five PSG members and one soldier who were wounded after being ambushed by unknown perpetrators with an improvised explosive device (IED) at Barangay Matampay in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on November 29, 2016. The President also visited five other wounded men confined at the Polymedic Medical Plaza in Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City. The six wounded personnel at CESH suffered shrapnel wounds while those admitted at Polymedic Plaza
sustained gunshot wounds. Wounded PSG members were CPL Vincent Paniza, PFC James Gonzalez, SGT Jesus Garcia, CPL Rodel Genova, CPL Edward De Leon, and CPT Reynaldo Zamora Jr. The wounded soldiers, on the other hand, were SSg Eufrociho Payumo Jr., CPL Joselito Gallentes, SGT Eric Ubalde, PFC Fernando Corpuz, and SSg Renie Damaso. PFC Gonzalez, who suffered shrapnel wound, said they were onboard the first vehicle of the convoy task to conduct security operations for the President’s engagement in Lanao del Sur province when they were ambushed. (APB/PIA-10)
4ID presents newly acquired mobile computer lab for remote communities CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – The 4th Infantry Division introduced its newly acquired Mobile Computer Laboratory (MCL) from the Philippine Army headquarters during the ceremonial blessing held at the 4ID Grandstand on November 28, 2016. The Mobile Computer Laboratory is one of the products of the CivilMilitary Operations Group of Philippine Army (CMOG) through the Pinoy Batang Bayani (PBB) Program with the Tuloy Foundation, Inc. (TFI) that started last June 2013 with the intent
to reach the marginalized sectors/ communities, especially the Out-ofSchool Youth (OSY) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs). The Computer Laboratory is placed in a 40-footer fully-air conditioned container van installed
with 21 high technology computers, gadgets, and other equipment intended for Basic Computer Literacy learning worth P4Million. During the ceremonial blessing, Msgr Rey S. Monsanto of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro City and at the same time member of the 4th Infantry Division Multi-Sector Advisory Board lauded the said initiative by the Philippine Army. In his message, he said “I am happy that the Philippine Army is entering a different kind of war and that is the war against illiteracy. We are happy that you are taking part in this kind of Bayanihan effort with the stakeholders especially in bringing all the services that are intended to help improve the lives of our people in every community. May God bless every soldier of the Philippine Army who became blessing to every Filipinos.”
For his part, MGen Benjamin R Madrigal Jr, 4ID commander said “We would like to thank the “Tuloy Foundation” for this big project. This equipment and technology is intended to support our units in delivering the most basic of educational service to far flung communities thru our Bayanihan Teams.” Addressed to the stakeholders present during the event, Madrigal urged to help them improve lives and help shape the future. “Let us all do our fair share through our respective social responsibility programs and help improve the literacy level of our children in our area,” MGen Madrigal said. The activity was also attended by the Indigenous Peoples belonging to Higaonon tribe from Region 10. (4ID/ PA)
Trade, tourism fair featured at athletic meet in Camiguin MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – Camiguin’s renowned Ugmad Trade and Tourism Fair will open anew simultaneously during the Regional Athletic Meet on Dec. 11-16, 2016. It will be showcased to some from various parts of the Northern 7000 expected guests during the Mindanao region. regional athletic meet hosting with Camiguin’s support to tourism many delegations and participants services like food, delicacies, gifts
and souvenir products is featured in Ugmad, an event organized annually side by side with the Lanzones Festival celebration held every third week of October, sponsored by the Provincial Government in partnership with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and this time around with the
Department of Education (DepEd). This marketing event will also highlight DepEd’s Senior High School (SHS) Bazaar coming from the 15 delegations that will showcase the product outputs of SHS students in Region 10. (Zita Maestrado-Abellare, DTI-Camiguin/ PIA-Camiguin i-Net)