ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Mar 15 (PIA 9) – Officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees gathered at the WESCOM parade ground near the Western Front Golf Course, WESCOM Complex, for the livelihood opening of cassava planting, goat and duck raising, Tuesday.
The 6th Civil Relations Group of the AFP disclosed that the Western Command (WESCOM) has conducted meaningful activities to commemorate its 36th Founding Anniversary on 15 March 2012.
The following day, a biking activity for health dubbed as “Padyak para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” led by LtGen Juancho M Sabban AFP was held. The activity, which commenced dawn at the WESCOM Grandstand toured within the city in order to promote healthy lifestyle through active sports biking.
This will also serve as a wake-up call to the local populace to take an active and healthy part in the government’s goal of winning a lasting peace and ensuring a sustainable development for the community. This will be participated by troops from the different services of WESCOM and other bikers from private groups and individuals.
Moreover, on the Anniversary Day today (Mar 15), the commemorative celebration will start with a simple thanksgiving mass and immediately followed by a flag raising ceremony in front of the Headquarters building. The formal anniversary program will be done at WESCOM gymnasium.
Other activities to be held in line with the anniversary celebration of the command include the blessings of the newly renovated barracks and newly acquired speed boats. (6CRGAFP/RVC-PIA-9 ZBST)
