8ID inter-color sport fest

Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar – The 8^th Infantry Division, Philippine Army opened the 23^rd 8ID Founding Anniversary Inter Color Sport Fest 2011 held at 8ID Grandstand with Major General Mario F Chan, Commander, 8ID, as the keynote speaker during the ceremony.

The soldiers coming from the different units of 8ID together with the Team Navy participated the event. Right after the opening ceremony they started the games and played according to team color.

In his message, Maj Gen Chan urged all soldiers to participate the games in playing different games in order to more improve their competency. By focusing their mind, they will to learn the Army’s core competencies.

Through this activity, the camaraderie among soldiers will be strengthened and the spirit of sportsmanship will also be ingrained in their minds.