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.
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