Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City – With a strong desire of achieving sustainable peace through humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and socio-civic activities, the Lions Club International Jurisdiction of Multi-District 301 Philippines (MD 301) established partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) through Civil Military Operations Group-Philippine Navy.
The ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the AFP and MD 301 was held at Bonifacio Naval Station Grandstand, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City on November 30, 2022. Brigadier General Fermin M Carangan PAF, Asst. Deputy Chief of Staff for CMO, AJ7 delivered the message of the Chief of Staff, AFP, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente O Bacarro PA as the latter’s representative. On the other hand, MD 301 is represented by the Chairman of the Council of Governors, CC Frederick Lim, PMJF.
“The MOU’s objectives and provisions will be focused on the conduct of Disasters Response Training for the 1st responders to be conducted in the jurisdiction areas of District 301 Philippines, where there are Lion Districts in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao where there are camps and bases who will help to conduct and undertake Disasters Response Training.” Commo. Amado A. Sanglay AFP(Ret), District Governor of 301-A2 said.
“This noble undertaking reinforced the AFP’s efforts in collaborating with stakeholders for socio-economic activity…Together, we will reach a realistic synergy of doing things for more impactful influence in the socio-civic activities that will touch the lives of many Filipinos, particularly in depressed areas affected by armed conflict. Our relentless efforts and acts of service in times of calamities and disasters paved the way for the successful pursuit of our partnership. On behalf of the men and women of the AFP, my sincerest appreciation to the Lions Club International for this commendable partnership which supports our common goal of nation-building,” Lt. Gen. Bacarro said.
The Civil Military Operations Group-Philippine Navy provided parading elements (one company) and other personnel to facilitate and witness this momentous ceremonial signing of MOU. Through this kind of partnership and collaboration with the civilian entity, we can serve more & better to our fellow countrymen. (VICTOR BALDEMOR RUIZ)
