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Photo Release No. 01-101

Pantukan incident.

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Mrs Lidelia Mesina, a 52-year old chemist working in the Middle East is seen personally manning the distribution of water to her neighbors in the devastated Barangay of Hinaplanon in Iligan City. Lidelia tested the purified water then hurriedly called her neighbors and personally helped managed the distribution of water. Lidelia was teary eyed as she held the water hose while narrating the ordeal they have to experience that fateful night. She was in another Barangay when awakened by a sudden rush of hip-level floodwater. She called her parents and relatives by her mobile phone for help but not any of their phones can be reached. Early that morning, a very shocking news got to her, both her parents, two (2) nieces and a nephew were found dead trapped inside their ancestral house, drowned under the 20-foot flashflood that night. She now volunteered that same house to be the water station for the AFP’s water purifying team. Lidelia lost 15 relatives and one is still missing. As the people are lining up for water, stories were told. They related how many of them climbed trees and were clinging for dear life while others were jammed packed on the roofs of two-storey houses. Lidelia could not hide her tears as she thanked the soldiers in bringing the water purification equipment to them. “We don’t have water to drink, there’s no electricity, we lost everything but having you here eases our sufferings a lot. We don’t know how to thank you ” she said in the vernacular.

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More and more people line-up as news of the potable water reached more houses in Iligan. From clean commercial containers to pails and mud filled cans; people brought them all to get some water.

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People flocked the Water station set up by soldiers in the flood ravaged village of Hinaplanon in Iligan City.

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Lidelia Mesina, the chemist who lost 15 of her relatives in the Iligan flashflood supervises the distribution of water as people line-up to get a portion of the precious liquid.

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A nameless boy in the midst. Our camera caught this lone child carrying container lining up to get some water. We would have liked to ask him why he was the one lining-up but after hearing all the horror and unnerving stories, no one of us was brave enough to ask what he is to tell lest we stumble on something we cannot chew.

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Lidelia Mesina never left the line that day to tell her neighbors how precious water is and how they must make all efforts to clean every container available and fill them up

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Soldiers setting up the ASPEN5500 an advanced portable water purifying machine that can turn floodwater to potable one at the rate of 5000 galons a day. On the background is the house volunteered by Lidelia Mesina, a chemist who lost 15 of her relatives in the flood. Her parents and three other relatives were seen dead inside this house embracing each other.

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ALL SMILES. Army Chief Lieutenant General Emmanual Bautista hands a gift to an overwhelmed civilian worker during a simple gift-giving ceremony at the NCO Club House in Fort Bonifacio yesterday, December 22. The ceremony was conducted as appreciation and recognition to the contributions of each personnel in the attainment of the Army's mission.

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THE BAYANIHAN CONTINUES. Army soldiers unload the relief goods that will be transported to the affected areas in Northern Mindanao. The Army worked hand-in-hand with other sectors to provide assistance for the victims of the Typhoon Sendong. The Civil Operations Group (CMOG) of the Philippine Army transported 12 military trucks fully loaded with relief items to the Navy’s LC 550 vessel.

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AFP Chief Gen Eduardo SL Oban Jr receives the command plaque from Army Chief MGen Emmanuel T Bautista.

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Gen Oban listens to the testimonial rendered by Senior Master Sergeant Lucero, Assistant Army Sergeant Major.

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The Philippine Army led by Army Chief Major General Emmanuel T Bautista tenders the traditional arrival honors for outgoing AFP Chief Gen Eduardo SL Oban Jr. Gen Oban, who will retire on December 13, visited the Philippine Army headquarters this morning.

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA – Army Chief Major General Emmanuel T Bautista dons the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on People’s Champ and Sarangani Representative Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao during the Donning of Rank Ceremony held at the Philippine Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio this morning. MGen Bautista is joined by Brigadier General Alex N Albano, Commander, Army Reserve Command.

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Residents of Masantol town in Pampanga send off members of the Philippine Dragon Boat Team after a successful relief operations on October 2

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GOLAN HEIGHTS, Syria – Lt Gen Arturo B Ortiz, Commanding General of the Philippine Army, accompanied by his senior staff engage in a friendly discussion regarding the Filipino Peacekeepers deployed in the area. The trip last September 12 was aimed both to boost the morale of the soldiers and at the same time further improve the performance of the Army’s peace keeping missions.

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GOLAN HEIGHTS, Syria – Major General Natalio C Ecarma III Commander of UNDOF and Army Chief Lt Gen Arturo B Ortiz, together with PA senior staff, survey the scope of the area safeguarded by the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). The purpose of the visit last September 12 was to know firsthand the situation of the Filipino peacekeepers in the area.

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - President Benigno S Aquino III leads the National Heroes Day Celebration, as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers (TUKS), Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City Metro Manila, on 29 August 2011.#

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - An Army shooter engages a steel plate target placed at three hundred (300) meters during the PNSA Sniper Competition held in Taytay, Rizal on 26 – 28 August 2011. The Army shooter bagged the overall championships trophies for both the Open and Standard division events. (photo by: Cesar Cuenca)

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GIFT GIVING TO PATIENTS - Soldiers confined at the Fort Bonifacio General Hospital receive grocery bags from Mrs. Cynthia Ortiz as part of its 34th Founding Anniversary celebration. Patients were delighted as they accepted their own grocery bags.

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HEALTH CARE FAIR - People gathered at the lobby of the Fort Bonifacio General Hospital today to take part in commemorating its 34th founding anniversary. Free medical samples from various booths were handed out to both Army personnel and civilians. Check-ups like blood pressure test and bone screening were also conducted by the hospital staff.

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Defense Secretary Voltaire T Gazmin administers the oath of the newly-appointed members of the Philippine Army Multi-Sector Advisory Board (PA MSAB) during its launching at the Philippine Army Officers Club House in Fort Bonifacio this morning.

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The members of the PA MSAB with Defense Secretary Voltaire T Gazmin, AFP Chief of Staff General Eduardo SL Oban Jr., Army Chief Lt Gen Arturo B Ortiz, representatives from the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force, and other Army officers.

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LINIS LAWA. The Philippine Army joins the City Government of Taguig in its Clean-Up Drive held in C6, Taguig City on June 21 and 22. This is part of the Army's multi-sectoral approach and collaboration with local government units in delivering services to the communities.

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FINAL SALUTE. Major General Romeo D Lustestica, outgoing Vice Commander, Philippine Army, renders his final salute to the troops during the Testimonial Parade and Review tendered in his honor at the Hunters Guerilla Parade Ground, Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio on June 21. Testimonial reviews have been a tradition of the Philippine Army as a means of honoring its personnel who have rendered the highest degree of professionalism and integrity while in the military service.

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A TOAST FOR PACMAN. - Army Chief LtGen Arturo B Ortiz offers a toast for the Boxing Champ for bringing lasting honor to the Philippine Army and to the country as a whole. Pacquiao, the incumbent Command Sergeant Major of the 15th Ready Reserve Division, was enlisted in the Reserve Force of the Philippine Army in the rank of Sergeant on April 27, 2006.

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LADY SOLDIER'S MAN. - Female Army soldiers seek Pacman's autograph during his visit at the Army's main headquarters in Metro manila on May 31, 2011.

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ARMY BOXERS. - The Army's two pride - Senior Master Sergeant Manny Pacquiao (middle) and Sergeant Harry Tanamor (third from left), two of Philippine boxing's national pride pose for a souvenir photo with the Army boxers after the testimonial parade and review held at the Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila on May 31, 2011.

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ESTIMONIAL PARADE AND REVIEW. - Eight-time world boxing champion and Saranggani Rep. Hon. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, together with Army Chief LtGen Arturo B Ortiz troops the line during the Testimonial Parade and Review accorded for him at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila on May 31. The testimonial review is the Army's way of honoring Pacquiao for his achievements as an outstanding sportsman and as a member of the Philippine Army.

FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - TAGUIG CITY - Lt Gen Arturo B Ortiz congratulates Col Francisco Pabayo, Assistant Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, G7, PA, one of the 50 Army soldier-recipients of the newly-constructed five units 10-door apartments during the Turn-over Ceremony held here at 10 a.m. today. (Photo by Joey Baniatan/OACPA) Headquarters Philippine Army

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - Hon Rodolfo G Biazon, Representative of the lone District of Muntinlupa shares a light moment with the one of the awardees as AFP Chief of Staff LtGen Eduardo SL Oban Jr looks on during the Review in honor of the veterans at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Grandstand, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila yesterday, April 5. Congressman Biazon who was once the AFP Chief of Staff recognized the patriotism, love of country, courage and bravery that sustained the guerillas in fighting for independence and democracy. #

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - The honorees of the activity- the Filipino veterans- join the inspection of troops in a review accorded for them at the Hunters ROTC Guerilla Grandstand, Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila during the weeklong celebration of the Philippine Veterans Week and commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan on April 5. The Philippine Army is one with the whole nation in paying tribute to Filipino veterans who have fought gallantly for the country's freedom and democracy. #

Photo Release 2011-24

FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - One of the activities of the weeklong celebration to honor the nation's defenders - the Filipino Veterans- is a wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City on April 5. The ceremony is graced by no less than the Secretary of National Defense Hon Voltaire T Gazmin together with Armed Forces Chief of Staff LtGen Eduardo SL Oban Jr.#

Photo Release 2011-23

FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - Army Chief LtGen Arturo B Ortiz leads the Philippine Army in rendering honors and welcoming the eleven newly-promoted generals together with their spouses during a call conducted at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila yesterday, April 4. LtGen Ortiz recognizes that the able leadership of every commander is an indispensable factor in carrying out the Army's mission essential tasks. Likewise, the promotion entails greater responsibility for the newly-promoted officers, as they are recently holding sensitive and major posts in the Philippine Army command. #.

Photo Release No 2011-22

FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA -Newly-promoted general LtGen Arthur I Tabaquero, Commander Eastern Mindanao Command troops the line together with Philippine Army Chief of Staff MGen Renato A David during the arrival honors accorded for the 11 newly-promoted generals' visit at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila yesterday, April 5. The Philippine Army honors and welcomes the newly-promoted generals who took their oath before President Benigno S Aquino III in Malacanang earlier that day. #

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FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA - Army Chief LtGen Arturo B Ortiz leads the Philippine Army in rendering honors and welcoming the eleven newly-promoted generals together with their spouses during a call conducted at Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila yesterday, April 4. LtGen Ortiz recognizes that the able leadership of every commander is an indispensable factor in carrying out the Army's mission essential tasks. Likewise, the promotion entails greater responsibility for the newly-promoted officers, as they are recently holding sensitive and major posts in the Philippine Army command. #.

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