GOVERNOR GENEROSO, DAVAO ORIENTAL – About a thousand Narra seedlings were planted at the premises of Governor Generoso College of Arts Science and Technology (GGCAST) in the town of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental on March 9.
This was actively participated by the 28th Infantry (Kamagong) Battalion, 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, PA, 1104th CDC, 11RCDG, ARESCOM, Students, Faculty and Staff of GGCAST, Municipal Officials and MENRO of Governor Generoso in support to the Million Trees Program of Davao Oriental.
Prior to the tree planting, troops, together with the 10ID Marching Band, the students, faculty and staff of GGCAST, headed by their President Dra. Rosita J. Bustamante, joined the parade in commemoration of the school’s 5th Founding Anniversary Celebration. It was followed by the blessing ceremony of one building with four classrooms aiming to accommodate more students for the next school year.
Lt. Col. Leopoldo Imbang, 28IB Commander, attended the Field Demonstration of NSTP-ROTC Silent Drill. In his message, he emphasized the paradigm shift of the army from combat to non combat mode “in line with the Internal Peace and Security Program (IPSP) – Bayanihan in attaining a genuine peace and development”. He also added that troops will continue to help the efforts of the government in the implementation of Executive Order (EO) 26.
Meanwhile, Dr. Rosita J. Bustamante lauded the efforts of government troops. “We thank the 28IB Troopers on their initiative and active participation in preserving our environment as Tree is Life and I encourage the participants to take care of the trees and ensure its growth as the only legacy prior to leaving the school”.
“This is not just a plain tree planting but an opportunity of being united with the different stakeholders in the area as part of Army’s Peace and Development Outreach Program and in Winning the Peace”, Lt. Col. Imbang said. (CMO/Public Affairs Office 28th Infantry Battalion 10th ID)
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