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SMILE and Philippine Army; aid to fisherman's children

The havoc of the Typhoon Glenda is not as tragic compared to the previous flooding here in Manila but still caused inconvenience to our fellowmen residing in the coastal area. 

Reports were made prompt that some floating houses detached itself from the coast and  then submerged into the open water, thus increasing the number of homeless families in the area; living alongside the survived shelter of their neighbors' house, they live with scarce food and clothes. Little by little they are putting things back together, recovering to put their normal lives back into the tracks. Thankfully and with such an honor to serve, we've heard of their need and the Search and Rescue Unit, 15ID Ready Reserve, ARESCOM along with SMILE for the Youth responded to the heed of call last 26th of July, 2014. 

Beautiful smiles greeted the group to deliver help and assistance they longed for. They handed out relief aid such as food, clothing and other necessities. 

It didn't take too long that the kids were also eager to return back the happiness they have in their hearts. As a matter of fact, we were entertained by their talent of playing a air-operated organ with some great singing and dancing. 

 It was such a short time but what matters most is that we delivered the important needs. The Philippine Army and SMILE is always ready to serve. 

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Moments of Bayanihan: SARU & SMILE joins DSWD relief packing drive



It was a heartbreaking moment to hear thousands of people who suffered when Typhoon Yolanda crossed Central Visayas last November 8, 2013. 

Yet distressing as this may be, thousands' had responded the call to help at mobilizing relief centers around the country. The heart of Bayanihan authored by the Chief of Staff GEN EMMANUEL T. BAUTISTA, AFP continues to shine on.


In order to convey Bayanihan, Smile for the Youth and the Search and Rescue Unit, 15 Infantry Division Ready Reserve, NCRRCDG, ARESCOM under the command of CPT ROCKY H MARQUEZ (INF) PA (Res) is one of the many reserve units of the Philippine Army who responded the call for service in their own little way last November 14, 2013. They found in great need for volunteers at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) located at Chapel Road, NAIA, Pasay City.





Altogether, the team participated by volunteers from SARU, SMILE for the Youth, SWAG (Soldiers, Wives, and Girlfriends) group, Proud to be Soldiers, and Laang Kawal Pilipino packed and lifted no less than two hundred relief packs in less than two hours while showing the might of volunteerism and selfless service even outside the lens of a camera.

This was just the start of their ongoing aid for our countrymen in the Visayas region. 

Hooyah for the team!

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15ID SARU holds family bonding summer camporee

In lieu with the changing climate and the unpredictable weather of our country, safety preparedness should be everybody's concern. Especially now that the rainy season is coming up fast. 

In response to this, our friends from the Search and Rescue Unit, 15 Infantry Division Ready Reserve located at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City conducted their annual family-centered camporee which aims to deliver and train junior responders in disaster preparedness planning and response program in a fun, age-specific approach last May 25-26, 2013.

Fun-filled activities surprised the junior responders who will not only be trained in basic first aid, CPR for kids, victim transfer, family emergency planning, but will also receive outdoor training on camp management, tent-pitching, rappelling, and knot tying. Provided these kids undergo military-based training, they will also need to perform reveille and morning exercises. 

Junior responders being trained various outdoor management. 
Junior responders being trained on various knot tying.
Morning exercises is also part of the conducted camporee. To heed the call to help at SARU requires a person to be fit for duty. 

CPT Joam Morales PA (RES) teaching junior responders how to cleanse a wound. 
CPT Rommel H Marquez (INF) PA (RES) teaching kids about camp management. 

Kids enjoy rappelling activity with SARU personell.
These days, training at least one responder at home can provide fast first-aid delivery in such circumstances when it is needed. Parents and their children should see the advantage of planning their emergency policy and basic equipment at home because these actions do save lives, even their neighbors.
Pvt Donald Ordiales, PA (RES) conducted the storytelling prior to lights off. 
Photos from Search and Rescue Unit, 15ID (RR)

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