TACLOBAN
CITY, March 14 (PNA) - The Philippine Army showcased its upgraded weapons,
disaster response and personnel capabilities during its 119th anniversary.
The
celebration on Saturday was highlighted with a civic military parade around
this city as kick-off ceremony of the momentous event.
There was an
information caravan and photo contest to further showcase the Army’s various
past and ongoing activities.
The
Visayas-leg celebration at the Robinsons Place Tacloban was participated in by
soldiers of the 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan City, Samar, and 3rd
Infantry Division based in Jamindan, Capiz in partnership with Lente Images
Inc.
In line with
the Army Day, supplementary activities were conducted such as medical and
dental consultation, information campaign on Return 119, and Audio-Visual
Presentation on the documentaries of soldiers’
heroism and contribution to
peace, as part of the continuing evolution through reforms and professionalism.
The 119th
founding anniversary had its theme, "Serving the people. Securing the
land.”
Spectators
took photo souvenirs and got the feel of handling displayed Army equipment. The
caravan culminated with a live concert featuring the Philippine Army Band on
Sunday. (PNA)
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