ARMY CELEBRATES IHL MONTH THROUGH BLOOD DONATION
The Philippine Army joins the whole country in celebrating the
International Humanitarian Law Month through a Bloodletting Activity
conducted at the AFP Wellness Center in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo
this morning.
The Bloodletting Activity was participated in by military personnel from
the three major service commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Army personnel joined the undertaking which was carried out in
coordination with the Department of National Defense (DND) and the
Philippine Red Cross (PRC).
This activity is being reciprocated in the different Army units
nationwide.
For this year's celebration of the IHL Month, the PRC chapters
nationwide are organizing various activities to highlight this year’s
theme, "Towards Achieving National Solidarity: Highlighting the Role of
Government and Other Stakeholders in Implementing IHL."
The Army’s participation in the conduct of humanitarian activities
reinforces its commitment to uphold and respect human rights through
support and adherence to the International Humanitarian Law.
Last month, the Philippine Army has also spearheaded a Bloodletting
Activity dubbed as "Dugo ng Sundalo Iaalay sa Sambayanang Pilipino" with
the PRC Chairman, Hon Richard Gordon. A total of 300 Army personnel from
the different units and offices within the Headquarters Philippine Army
donated blood. Also, about two months ago, the Army’s Headquarters and
Headquarters Support Group (HHSG) initiated a one-day mass blood
donation aimed at extending immediate assistance to all personnel and
their relatives who might be in need of blood donations due to sickness
and diseases. This activity is now being conducted every month.
This bloodletting activity, just like the other humanitarian activities
initiated by the Philippine Army, is a fulfillment of its commitment to
serve the Filipino better. #
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