8ID participates blood letting activity

By DPAO, 8ID PA
September 8, 2015

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – The 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division represented by the Combat Life Saver (CLS) students of the Division Training School (DTS) participated and provided support and assistance to the Blood Letting activity organized by the Catbalogan City Health Office held at Pier 2, Catbalogan City on September 8, 2015.

The said activity dubbed as ‘Dugo Mo, Kinabuhi Ko Blood Letting Activity’ was also participated by Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) Catbalogan City, Philippine National Police (PNP) Catbalogan City, Catbalogan City Water District and Barangay residents of Catbalogan City composed of 47 donors facilitated by the City Health Office organizer headed by Dr. Gerarda C. Tizon, the City Health Officer.

This activity is just part of the efforts of the City Health Office for its continuing community relation service in cooperation with Local Government Units, Local Government Agencies, Private Sectors and Stakeholders.

The activity was also held in connection with the just concluded month long Fiesta Celebration of Catabalogan City where 8ID also participated.

Major General Jet B. Velarmino, Commander 8ID, encourages everyone to participate in the activity like this in order to strengthen the spirit of “BAYANIHAN” which is the trademark of every Filipino.