The 1102nd Community Defense Center, 11th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army headed by Col Julito P Garay, Director together with the Reservist personnel of 1102nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion headed by Ltc Edward B Trinidad, Acting Battalion Commander duly represented by 1Lt Ranel G Ayao PA (Res), Headquarters and Headquarters Service Company Commander, 1st Davao del Norte Ready Reserve Field Artillery Battery headed by 1Lt Juan C Lasmarias PA (Res), Battery Commander, Bravo Company, 1102RRIBn led by 1Lt Daniel G Hilario, and ROTC Cadets from the schools under the supervision of this center conducted a flag raising ceremony in connection with the 126th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Philippines Independence with the theme: “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” held at Headquarters, 1102nd CDC, Government Center, Mankilam, Tagum City today, June 12, 2024.
The activity was highlighted with the reading of Independence Day message of Lt. Gen. Roy M Galido, Commanding General, Philippine Army and Gen. Romeo S Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Likewise, abovementioned personnel were participated in a Blood Donation activity initiated by the Shangri-La Masonic Lodge No. 196 together with the personnel of 1001IBde, 56IB, 60IB, 25IB all under 10ID, PA, 10CMOBn, CMOR, PA, 534ECB, PNP-Davao del Norte, LGU-Tagum City, NGOs, Tagum City Health Office and Davao Regional Medical Center held at DavNor Gymnasium, Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. A total of 32 bags (16,000cc) of assorted blood types were donated in the activity.
Further, Reservist personnel of Alpha Company, 1102RRIBn headed by 1Lt Raul V Dela Cruz, Company Commander participated in the flag raising and wreath laying ceremony in the municipality of New Corella, Davao del Norte spearheaded by Hon Jorjan B Federiso, Municipal Mayor.
In addition, Reservist personnel of Charlie Company, 1102RRIBn headed by 1Lt Jose R Curaza Jr, Company Commander together with the members of Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Panabo District Chapter and ROTC Cadets of ACES Polytechnic College Inc. ROTC Unit were also participated in the flag raising and wreath laying ceremony at Panabo City, Davao del Norte headed by Hon Jose E Relampagos, City Mayor.
The said activities were also attended by the LGU personnel and staff, PNP, BFP, Barangay Council, other National Government Agencies, and Non-Government Organizations in the Municipality of New Corella and City of Panabo.
Source: 1102nd Community Defense Center, 11th RCDG, RCPA