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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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Guns for Peace Program

In the hope of making peace with our lost brothers, the Armed Forces of the Philippine's Gun For Peace Program (GFPP) shall offer cash incentives to NPA members who will surrender with their firearms to the government and grab the big opportunity to start a new life away from the dangers of the armed conflict. 




The program is a transition mechanism and an avenue that will truly facilitate NPA rebels and other armed threat groups who wish to lay down their arms and surrender. 

Aside from the firearms remuneration package which will go as high as P200,000 for light machine guns, surrenderees can also benefit from other government programs instituted by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and scholarships to the children of the victims.

Thanks for the program, it is exciting to learn that more rebels have decided to surrender and live a normal life. It is adamant that supporting armed conflict will never be the solution to our country's problem. 

We should all look forward to working together for peace and prosperity. 


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Photo/Files: Happy 115th Independence Day Philippines!

Araw ng Kasarinlan, the Day of Freedom

If you can possibly use the power of your imagination to take part of that special afternoon of June 12, 1898 when General Emilio F. Aguinaldo officially announced the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of the Philippines at the balcony of his house in Kawit, Cavite. 

Imagine that scene of the people proudly seeing a waved Philippine flag. 

On top of their lungs shouting "Mabuhay ang Kalayaan ng Pilipinas!"

While listening to the Marcha Filipina, the tune of our now called Lupang Hinirang.

You can just imagine.

Fact is, it's a wonderful time to be a Filipino every month of June as it will the month to celebrate a day of freedom. A time to celebrate the greatest right we have as Filipinos. It constantly reminds us that our nation is as great as it can be. And ultimately it proves that we are brave, sacrificing, and united in love.

Yet at this present time, I wish that every person of this nation may try asking themselves what freedom means to them today. Some may say freedom from NPA bandit oppression, freedom from poverty, freedom from bullying, freedom in equality, but in reality, the general populace are more concerned with the issues of AiAi and the sexual preference of Charice or whoever. 

Kalayaan is a term taken for granted by many; it may come in different forms and served in different ways. Kalayaan should also be protected, informed to the many, and must be practiced justly. It is time to be more aware of the things that should be us and for us. A lot of people already sacrificed their lives to protect this freedom; from internal threats that we make press that soon become forgotten. If we fail to act and love this country, it may not just be our sovereignty over some areas be taken away, it can also be our identity. 

So free yourself on that day and feel the air of freedom once again. 

Our dar President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the celebration of the Philippine’s 115th Independence Day at the Liwasang Bonifacio in the city of Manila.

Be there. Don't forget to wear the flag.

Trivia about our flag:

  1. General Emilio Aguinaldo, a prominent leader in the Philippine revolution against Spanish colonial rule, designed what was to become the Philippine flag during his exile in Hongkong in 1897.
  2. The original Philippine flag, was first sewn in Hong Kong in 1898, was made of silk.
  3. It was hand-sewn by three Filipino women by the name of Dona Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Mrs. Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, the niece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
  4. The Philippine flag was formally unfurled during the Declaration of Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite.
  5. The golden sun of our flag is not exactly in the center of the triangle but shifted slightly to the right. It represents the original eight provinces that started the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule.
  6. Along with Bulgaria, the Philippine flag can be turned upside down. If the Philippines is under a state of war, the red stripe is flown upwards, while blue at times of peace. 
  7. Computer colors or HEX are Blue (#0038A8) Red (#CE1126) White (#FFFFFF) Yellow (#FCD116) based on the Republic Act 8491 in terms of their cable number in the system developed by the Color Association of the United States.
  8. Eight rays of the yellow sun represent the eight provinces as Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas.
  9. In 2009, a Senate Bill was introduced to add an additional ray to represent the Moro people in Mindanao who also fought the Spanish and was never occupied by the Spanish colonial government. As of September 24, 2009, it is in the process of bill reconciliation in Congress.
  10. Symbolism of our flag:

    BLUE FIELD - stands for peace, truth, and justice
    RED FIELD - stands for patriotism and valor
    WHITE TRIANGLE - stands for equality and fraternity
    EIGHT RAYS OF THE YELLOW SUN - represents the original eight provinces that started the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule
    THREE YELLOW STAR - represents Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the three geographical division of the country.
Some phrases are taken from Timawa with revision.

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PHOTO/FILES: Preparation Freedom

Preparation Freedom

Civil Military Operations Group, Philippine Army showed their dedicated team in the preparation of this years' independence day that will take place on June 12, 2013 at Luneta Park. Regardless of the sun's passing, they used their own truck to light up areas where tents need to be properly set. And with the constant thunderstorms and lightnings' coming, these dedicated soldiers shows no reason to stop their days' work for the freedom day. 

#preparationfreedom #kalayaan 2013

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Batang Mandirigma: Cpl Jelyn Dayong - Cadorna


Fourteen years have passed since a young guerilla fighter named Jelyn Dayong surrendered to the Philippine Army. Her previous life with the New People's Army may have slid through tough moments for a cause she can't grasp to understand but her wise decision to surrender gave her the most meaningful life she now has today.

She was thirteen years old at the time when she ran away from home in order to escape marriage. Too young and with a fragile mind, rebels took advantage of her weakness and recruited her to adapt their cause.

It was sometime February 1999 when resting somewhere in the mountain along with 19 other NPA comrades, a group of Scout Rangers engaged and surrounded them in Sitio Baglamag, Barangay Perdida, Alegria, Surigao del Norte. In the middle of the fireflight, Dayong was wounded while her comrades left her hopeless, fleeing away from the hot zone.

Meeting government troops in the area, it gave her the most scariest experience of her life having thoughts of her last breathe be taken away. To her surprise, our soldiers gave her the appropriate care in return.
It was not easy winning this young girl's heart full of left ideologies. A year of support and therapeutic help was given under the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development by letting her attend bible study sessions, rebel returnee testimonials, and one-on-one sessions to name a few.

The new Dayong she now chooses to be granted her the future. After being able to finish high school, she decided to join the Philippine Army serving as a public servant and a true soldier for the masses. Others may not be as fortunate as she is but she is doing all her best to inspire the youth for choosing the right path.

A news clipping from the paper named Inquirer dated January 10, 2000 said, "The recruitment of child rebels started to swell after the surrender of Jelyn Dayong." While initially thought to be an isolated case, it was soon found that the NPA has recruited a staggering 86 child rebels in Mindanao alone. This is a clear violation in the international Convention on the Rights of the Child. 


It has always been the goal of this blog to promote peace and condemn the people who promote armed struggle, especially those who recruit minors just for the success of their laughable cause. I am for peace, no to armed struggle!

Read more: 74 NPA members surrender recorded since January
References:

  1. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2479&dat=20001010&id=u1g1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=gSUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1554,35129739
  2. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-153478874/child-rebel-now-army.html


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Young PMA officer killed after engaging with NPA Bandits

A bright young army lieutenant, 2Lt Dennis Avila, PMA Class 2011, died while fighting the New People’s Army (NPA) bandits in Bgy San Luis Malitbog, Bukidnon last June 7, 2013 (Friday) at 11:15am. 

Prior to the encounter, Avila and his team were performing combat operations in the village of Abacahan in Mat-I, Claveria, Misamis Oriental where they spotted 30 fully armed bandits who engaged them hours of intermittent gun battle.

He and another Pfc Andilong was wounded in the intense firefight with the bandits and were airlifted to the nearest military hospital but Avila succumbed to his wounds. 

Lt Avila showed courage and dedication to his duty even for a short stint of time. He was assigned at the 58IB after graduating PMA. 

Buhay ang iyong Kagitingan sa aming diwa, Second Lieutenant Dennis Avila!

The author of this blog pledges to pray for our troops everyday. To the family who lost a love one, the Filipino people extends their condolences. The brave young officer named Dennis Avila is now home.


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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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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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