119th Philippine Army Day Celebrated In Tacloban

The Philippine Army showcased its upgraded weapons, disaster response and personnel capabilities during its 119th anniversary.

The celebration on Saturday was highlighted with a civic military parade around this city as kick-off ceremony of the momentous event.

There was an information caravan and photo contest to further showcase the Army’s various past and ongoing activities.

The Visayas-leg celebration at the Robinsons Place Tacloban was participated in by soldiers of the 8th Infantry Division based in Catbalogan City, Samar, and 3rd Infantry Division based in Jamindan, Capiz in partnership with Lente Images Inc.

In line with the Army Day, supplementary activities were conducted such as medical and dental consultation, information campaign on Return 119, and Audio-Visual Presentation on the documentaries of soldiers’ heroism and contribution to peace, as part of the continuing evolution through reforms and professionalism.

The 119th founding anniversary had its theme, “Serving the people. Securing the land.”

Spectators took photo souvenirs and got the feel of handling displayed Army equipment. The caravan culminated with a live concert featuring the Philippine Army Band on Sunday. (PNA) SCS/SQM/PR