Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, July 1 (PIA) -- The Army 7th Infantry Division and 703rd Brigade, through the help of civil society organizations, were able to complete the construction of a single classroom building in barangay Ariendo in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija.
The village was among the severely battered during the onslaught of twin typhoons “Winnie” and “Yoyong” in 2004 where it was isolated for days.
“Thomasian Youth Builders of the College of Accountancy of the University of Santo Tomas and Samahang Kamanlalakbay provided construction materials with us, 522nd Engineer Construction Battalion, 56th Infantry Battalion, and volunteers from the barangay providing manpower and equipment,” 703rd Brigade Commander Col. Felimon Santos Jr. said.
“In the truest tradition of Internal Peace Security Plan Bayanihan, all hands moved as a single body leading to its completion on the target date,” Santos added.
A medical and dental mission was likewise held to address the needs of the residents. (CLJD-PIA 3)
