The Philippine Army will celebrate its 113th Founding Anniversary on Monday, March 22.
With the theme, “Philippine Army at Sambayanan: Magkabalikat sa Patuloy na Pagbabago para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran,” the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army based at a Naval Station in Barangay Panacan, Davao City has lined up various programs to commemorate this important event.
First in its list is the “Kampo Dabaw” program that will run from March 19 to 21 at the Atrium of the Gaisano Mall in Bajada.
The program is aimed to provide the public a glimpse of day to day activities of Army units through photo exhibit and static display.
To add more color to the program, variety shows will accompany the exhibit. “Kampo Dabaw” is open for public viewing during mall hours.
A poster making contest will also be held inside “Kampo Dabaw” on March 20, Saturday. High school students recommended by Army field units and by selected schools in Davao City will compete for valuable prizes and souvenirs that will be given out to the participants.
On March 21, performers from ROTC units, people’s organizations and selected schools will be featured in a variety show entitled, “A Tribute to our Soldiers.”
Second in the list is the “Open House” on March 22, Monday at the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division Headquarters inside Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City.
The program will start with a fun run at 5:30 a.m. A flag raising ceremony will be held at 8 a.m. to be followed by the capability demonstration and marching band exhibition.
Photo-static display will also be made available at the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) Gymnasium throughout the day while musical numbers are being delivered by the 10ID combo.
Third and last is the “Soldiers’ Night” on the night of March 27, Sunday, again at the NFEM Gymnasium. This program will feature the “Battle of the Bands” with the participation of different combos coming from the Division Headquarters and its subordinate units.
Awards to the winning photos and MTV/videos submitted by 10ID field units and civilians will be given during the “Soldiers’ Night”.
Everyone is encouraged to witness this year’s celebration of the Philippine Army’s founding anniversary. 10ID commander Major General Carlos Holganza said the theme is very fitting to the increasing partnership between the military and all the civilian stakeholders in Davao and in the Southern Mindanao regions. |
