ARMY GIVES BLOOD, SAVES LIVES
In commemoration of the Blood Donors' Month, which is celebrated
annually during the month of July, the Philippine Army conducted a
bloodletting activity dubbed as "Dugo ng Sundalo Iaalay para sa
Sambayanang Pilipino" at the Headquarters Philippine Army in Fort
Bonifacio Metro Manila this morning. Gracing the event as keynote
speaker is Philippine Red Cross Chairman, Hon Richard J Gordon.
A total of 300 Army personnel from the different units and offices
within the Headquarters Philippine Army donated blood, with the
Philippine Red Cross providing all the materials and equipment necessary
for the bloodletting activity.
Speaking in front of Army officers, enlisted personnel and civilian
employees, Hon Gordon lauded the soldiers for working above and beyond
the call of duty. "Ang pagsusundalo ay hindi isang paghahanap-buhay,
kundi isang pagbibigay buhay," he said. He also encouraged linkage
between the Philippine Army and the Philippine Red Cross, an effective
partnership that would translate to better services for the Filipino
people.
The Philippine Army through its subordinate units participates in the
National Voluntary Blood Services Program by conducting two bloodletting
activities per year. This activity inculcates among the soldiers the
spirit of volunteerism through blood donation. Through this, the
Philippine Army can help save lives by ensuring that there would be a
ready supply of blood, not just for Army personnel and dependents, but
for others who are in need.
This bloodletting activity, just like the other humanitarian activities
initiated by the Philippine Army, is a fulfillment of its commitment to
serve the Filipino people better.
"The Army's true message is service - service to its fellowmen,"
concluded Hon Gordon. # |
