23/05/2026
Outreach Activity Boosts Brgy. Bontongon’s Community Preparedness
CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City – On May 19, 2026, a community outreach activity was conducted by the 4th Field Artillery Battalion in Barangay Bontongon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon in support of the upcoming Live Fire Exercise. The activity aimed to strengthen public awareness, promote safety, and ensure that residents were properly informed regarding the conduct of military training activities within the area.
A total of 500 individuals benefited from feeding assistance, while 60 children enjoyed free haircuts. School supplies were distributed to 200 recipients, and another 300 beneficiaries were provided with prescription drugs. Additionally, 480 individual were given vitamins, 46 adults received reading glasses, 150 individuals were issued slippers, and 200 recipients benefited from used clothing distribution. An information drive was also conducted to further educate the community on safety protocols and advisories related to the Live Fire Exercise.
Hon. Remalyn D Lagunday, Barangay Chairwoman of Barangay Bontongon, expressed her gratitude to the 4FAB for facilitating the delivery of basic services to the constituents of the said barangay.
Sincere appreciation is extended to Hon. Jetaime Okinlay-Gumban, Municipal Mayor of Impasug-ong, Bukidnon, and Datu Renato S. Sumbongan, Provincial Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative (IPMR), for their invaluable support and cooperation during the conduct of the outreach activity in connection with the Live Fire Exercise. Their strong partnership and commitment to community engagement significantly contributed to the successful implementation of the activity and the strengthening of civil-military relations within the locality.
Through the strong collaboration and support of various stakeholders such as Soriano Philippines Community Health Foundation, ACDI Cagayan de Oro City Branch, Zest-O Company, Nature’s Spring, Del Monte Philippines Incorporated, Misamis Oriental Pharmacist Association, PAFCPIC CDO Branch, Cagayan de Oro Eagles Club, Local Government Unit of Impasug-Ong, Ms. Amy Amado, 1st Bukidnon Ready Reserve Field Artillery Battery, and the 8th Infantry Battalion.
Alpha Battery, 4FAB
Bravo 4FAB, AR, PA
Charlie Battery Fourfab
8th Infantry "Dependable" Battalion, Philippine Army
Army Artillery "King of Battle" Regiment, Philippine Army
4th Infantry "Diamond" Division, Philippine Army
Local Government Unit of Impasugong