By Alma L. Tingcang
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The 102nd Infantry “Igsoon” Brigade of the Philippine Army successfully celebrated the 117th Philippine Army Day on March 22 with bloodletting, boodle fight and static display activities held at its headquarters in Barangay Sanito this municipality.
With the theme, “Serving the people, securing the land,” military personnel, Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA), reservists, ROTC cadets of Kabasalan Institute of Technology and Dr. Aurelio Mendoza Memorial College-Ipil, Inc., Ipil Taebo Enthusiasts Organization (ITEO), representatives from the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) and Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Hospital joined the celebration.
There was a simultaneous flag raising ceremony by all military headquarters around the country, according to Army Captain Marcel S. Jumawan, S7 of the 102nd IB.
The bloodletting activity, made more meaningful with an audio-visual presentation of “Bayanihan Para sa Kapayapaan” was able to acquire 27 bags of blood from the 56 military personnel.
Meanwhile, the Infantry Squad Demonstration and Static Display of armor and artillery assets were conducted in the afternoon. “It is meant to showcase the capabilities of the unit and the Philippine Army as a whole,” said Captain Jumawan.
