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Army dental team
conducted free tooth extraction to the residence of Jiabong, Samar
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Camp Lukban,
Catbalogan Samar
– A Free Medical & Dental Mission was conducted in Jiabong, Samar on May 12
2012 by the local government and cause oriented groups in Samar in coordination
with Army troops.
Elements of the 801st
Brigade, 8th Infantry Division (8ID), Philippine Army in
collaboration with the Saint Camellus Hospital of Calbayog City and Local
Government of Jiabong, Samar delivered a free medical consultation, dental
extraction and circumcision as part of the peace and
development efforts in Samar.
The activity is also aligned with the
“whole of Nation” approach of AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP)
Bayanihan. BGen Gerardo T Layug AFP, the Commanding General of the 8ID Stormtroopers
division said “the ‘whole of nation’ approach seeks to bring about a concerted
effort among stakeholders to address the root causes of insurgency. We
acknowledge that a purely military solution is not the answer to insurgency, we
have to join hands with the local governments and all stakeholders to intensify
peace and development efforts in the area.”
Hon Jocelyn Gabieta de
Jesus, Municipal Mayor of Jiabong expressed her gratitude to the group for their
efforts in bringing the services to her constituents. The overwhelming success
of the activity is a glaring example of genuine cooperation, collaborative
efforts and commitment of all stakeholders in bringing the services to our
people that exemplifies the true spirit of Bayanihan. The Philippine Army together with the local
government of Jiabong and other stakeholders, enjoins other cause-oriented
organizations to advocate such convergence of effort to help uplift the lives
of our fellow Filipino people especially those in the remote areas.
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