Randy S. Veracion
PIÑAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – The 101st Infantry
(Three Red Arrows) Brigade, 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division,
Philippine Army participated in the Department of Education (DepEd) National
Schools’ Maintenance Week (NSMW) or known as the “Brigada Eskwela” in selected
public schools within its Area of Responsibility.
The activity which started last
Monday and will run until May 25, is intended to engage the voluntary
participation of the school teachers and faculty members, parents, students and
other stakeholders to do minor repairs, repainting, class room and ground
cleaning and grass cutting. The purpose of the program is to provide the
students a school environment conducive for learning especially at the opening
of the school year.
Asked
to comment on his unit’s participation in this year’s “Brigada Eskwela”, Col
Apolinario Y. Alobba, the 10st Brigade Commander said: “The 101st
Brigade Troopers is mandated and will continue to perform its non-traditional
roles in its Area of Operations (AOR) for the people to feel that their Armed
Forces is not only their protector but also their partner in the conduct of
civic actions and community services particularly to the needy”. The activity
highlights and advocates the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Internal Peace
and Security Plan “Bayanihan”, Col. Alobba added.
