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Video Streaming: Front Row's Maestro Sundalo, GMA 7


Last July 2013, a program from GMA named Front Row explored the Army Literacy Patrol System (ALPS) with the 61st Infantry 'Hunter' Battalion in Negros. It features the life of soldiers serving as literacy facilitators to a group of villagers where areas are threatened by bandits. 

Maestro Sundalo is a short-documentary masterpiece that will truly speak about the versatility of our Filipino soldiers delivered by one humble Cpl Leo Castor. His mission is to eradicate illiteracy amongst our fellow men residing in areas controlled by armed groups, hence, they didn't receive the chance to learn how to read and write. 

Along with their typical ration for a week tucked inside a backpack weighing no less than 30 kilos, our brave peacekeepers' soldiers on with flashcards, a white chalk, pencils, and writing materials while trekking towards steep-mountainous parts of their area of responsibility. 

Join Cpl Castor and his colleagues on a wonderful documentary about the beauty of ALPS. 

 

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Philippine Army Shooting Team photos in AASAM 2013

Photos from AASAM Facebook page by their respective photographers.
Mga kawal natin sa AASAM 2013 ay hinahanap at vine-verify ang scores pagkatapos sa naganap na match.

Si Sgt Rudy Edas, PA ay tinutulungan sa mga technique upang maka-iscore ang isang US Army Specialist Christopher Payne sa huling araw ng Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting (AASAM). 

Photo by SGT John Waddell © Commonwealth of Australia 2013




Isang myembro ng Philippine Army Shooting Team ay dumaan sa isang obstacle course na parte sa Match 51 kasama ang isang sundalo na hawak ang bandila ng Pilipinas. 

Awarding


Champion Shot - International! Congratulations Staff Sergeant Armando Mejia of the Philippines!

Philippine Army Shooting Team Photos



Napakasarap isipin at damdamin ang isang Pilipino na gumanap bilang kontestant sa isang okasyon na ito. Talagang saludo kami sa kawal Pilipino! You do us proud!

Photos from AASAM Facebook page by their respective photographers.

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Ang ating sundalo sa AASAM 2013


Mga mahuhusay na 350 shooters galing sa ibat-ibang sulok ng mundo ay dumalo para sa Australian Army Skill at Arms Meeting (AASAM) noong ika 2 - 17 ng Mayo, 2013 sa Puckapunyal Military Range, Victoria, Australia. 

Ito ay isang combat focused skill at arms competition para maipakita ang husay ng bawat sundalo ng kanilang bansa gamit ang current in-service small arms system capabilities, equipment and targetry, at training analysis ng combat shooting technique, weapon training doctrine, at small arms practice.
Naghayag na kampeon ang sarili nating' Staff Sergeant Armando Mejia, Philippine Army sa international champion shot category.  Photo by: Sgt John Waddell, Commonwealth of Australia 2013 


For champion shot results click here

Habang 3rd place naman tayo sa international teams weapons championship category. Isang oooahh naman dyan!
Mga Pilipinong kawal natin sa AASAM sa awarding ceremony. Photo by SGT John Waddell © Commonwealth of Australia 2013

Ang naturang kompetisyon at sinasalihan ng mga shooters galing sa United States, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China at marami pang iba. Ngunit ito ay kompetensya lamang sa husay sa lingwahe ng marksmanship kung saan ang isang team o indibidwal ay sasabak sa mga iba't-ibang pagsubok araw man o gabi. May assault course na mapapakita ang galing sa close quarter fighting at deliberate shooting to 450 meters. Mga isniper at susubok sa target na lagpas 1000 meters habang ang ibang contestants naman ay puputok ng iba't-ibang klaseng baril na standard issue sa kanilang sandatahang lakas. 

For the international results click here
For champion shot results click here
Mga isnappy at pogi nating Philippine Army Shooting Team (PAST) sa the AASAM 2013. Photo by SGT John Waddell © Commonwealth of Australia 2013
Dahil dito ay talaga namang masarap maging Pilipino! Ganyan din ang mga kawal natin, world -class!

 Mga pictures ng kawal natin sa naganap na AASAM. 
Photos by AASAM 2013 Facebook page by their respective photographers. 

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'Running faster...', Multisport 101


FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City - Multisport, the Philippines' only free magazine for running, cycling and swimming enthusiasts hosted their first leg of this years' Multisport 101 Camp last May 25, 2013 with running coaches Titus Salazar and Michelle Estuar sharing their expertise on proper form and running techniques.
It was the organizers first leg of the camp where it focuses on running. Michelle Estuar, the ultramarathon coach and the running ambassador of Skechers Philippines shared a set of strengthening exercises that will surely build a runner to become stronger and faster. She mentioned about (1) Squats for 1 minute hold. (2) Plank exercise with each arms and legs alternately extended. (3) Side Lunges, 4) Step-up exercise, (5) Agility ladder exercise; lastly (6) Speed exercise + running backwards to be done twice a week in order to see the improvement. 
While Coach Titus Salazar, a certified IAAF level 4 coach shared his proficiency on coaching aspiring runners of any shape, size, and age that even an amputee runner, Rais Subijano swears an improvement to her sport. He shared the importance of posture with knees slightly bent and in-line with the chin as well as your arms locked 90 degrees and harmoniously swinging alternately along with the feet. He also added the importance of landing at the ball of your feet in order to facilitate better bouncing ability, hence, running faster and more efficient.

Coach Titus Salazar shared an importance of landing at the ball of your feet when running for a better bounce and shock.  
After both coaches shared their respective discussion with the participants, a 3K and 5K run was set off around Bonifacio High Street applying what they learned. 
The next leg of the camp will be on 29 0530 June, 2013 and will focus more on biking. Those interested for the upcoming event may visit the Multisport Philippines Facebook page or follow @MultiSportPH on Twitter.

UPDATE: The MultiSport 101 Camp Biking Leg will be on June 29, 2013 (Saturday) from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Bonifacio High Street Activity Area. This camp will be facilitated by Coach Jay Valencia and Coach Patrick Joson. For more info, e-mail ms101camp2013@gmail.com.

 Multisport Magazine annual subscription is priced at Php 240.00 while the registration of the upcoming event may or may not have free registration. Will keep you posted soon. 

 On the other note, if you are eager to learn more about becoming a student of Coach Titus Salazar. He is actually conducting his own clinic at the Philsports Arena three times a week. More info here. 

Maintaining the best physical fitness health possible is vital in the reserve force since we never know when duty calls. If we are called to report at any time, our bodies would be at its best to serve the country.

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Soldier's serving peace with a smile

Mother Theresa reminds us that "Peace begins with a smile." 

 This is a photo of a Philippine Army soldier working his way to serve the children by supervising them to line up for the gift giving activity. The children received new clothes, shoes, books, and even toys in a far-flung area in Mindanao, thanks to the support of our generous stakeholders. 

 The children had suffered and was deprived to live normally because of an armed struggle in Mindanao caused by NPA bandits who constantly try to deceive and exploit them for their selfish cause. 

 Children who experienced being in the middle of the armed conflict experienced traumatic events which made them feel uneasy with strangers, especially our soldiers. However, when our soldier initiated a smile which portrays good intention of peace, nothing can be more welcoming than receiving a warm smile in return!

 Our soldier's all over the country work their way to promote a smile of peace through Bayanihan efforts. Our soldiers [The Philippine Army] and fellow people [Stakeholders] continue to pursue a growing culture of sharing peace together. 

I am a soldier of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, I am a catalyst for peace!

 Support our people's cause, be a stakeholder. 

To learn more, join 'I am for Peace, No to Armed Struggle Campaign' on Facebook.

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Buhay Kawal: Psalm 91


- Psalm 91 - 

 A junior soldier was asked to pray for his comrades without hesitation. He prayed in bisaya while following through a verse from Psalm 91.

In some units of the Philippine Army, the troops are required to memorize in their full heart the contents of Psalm 91. This verse is not a pattern of prayer, but to them, it is a reminder of God's splendor and promise. It was even termed as the soldier's prayer. 

During World War I, the 91st Brigade of the U.S. Army prayed Psalm 91 together every day. Although they were engaged in three of the bloodiest battles in the war, these soldiers had no combat-related casualties. Psalm 91:1-16 (The Message) shows this promise. It also comforts our Filipino - Christian soldiers in the field; whether in operation or standby.

Buhay Kawal (Life of a Soldier) is not an a usual walk-in-the-park career. Rather lives are dedicated to serve the Filipinos with all bravery and courage. Their courage is knowing that fear is still existent in their lives but pressing on for the orders and the calling. 

All along they do this, to provide for their families whom they ever wish to come home safe. Psalms 91 comforts them from the fear of the unexpected events. Hence, yielding them courage to become better soldiers.  

This blog post is dedicated to the four marines who sacrificed their life last Sunday October 28, 2012 at Patikul, Sulu. iamreservist pays respect and condolence to the families. I pray for comfort for each and every individual facing the situation. All taps to... 
SGT RICARDO S NACARIO 834788 PN (M) 
CPL DEXTER JOHN G BATERINA 868829 PN (M)
PFC ALLAN B BERCILLA 897644 PN (M)
PFC GLEN C GAPASIN 899933 PN (M)

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