13/04/2026
๐๐จ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ฉ๐- ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒโฃ
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The ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง once again demonstrated its commitment to nation-building through a meaningful Tree Planting and Clean-Up Drive conducted on 12 April 2026 at the Grace Park Elementary School (GPES) in Caloocan City.โฃ
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A total of 82 enlisted personnels and 3 officers of the battalion took part in this 4-reporting day activity, joined on the 12th of April by 13 Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and 3 teachers from GPES, in a shared effort to promote environmental stewardship and community involvement.โฃ
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With the theme, โ๐๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ด, ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ท๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฆ,โ the activity, spearheaded by the Battalion S7 Section headed by MAJ ROGELIO D DEMELLETES JR, PA (Res), under the leadership of MAJ PORFIRIO R CATOLICO JR., PA (Res), Battalion Commander, and under the guidance of COL ROMMEL M AGPAOA, INF (GSC) PA, Director, 1301st CAMANAVA CDC; highlighted the role of reservists not only as defenders of peace and security, but also as protectors of the environment. Through the planting of seedlings, the battalion contributed to ongoing efforts against climate change and extreme heat, while helping nurture a greener and healthier future for the next generation.โฃ
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Among the seedlings planted were 20 langka, 20 lemon, 20 kalamansi, 20 guyabano, and 20 rambutan, symbolizing hope, sustainability, and collective responsibility for the environment.โฃ
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Following the tree planting activity, the troops shared lunch through a traditional boodle fight, serving as a gesture of thanksgiving for the successful conduct of the battalionโs activities during the first quarter of 2026. This moment of camaraderie not only celebrated their collective efforts but also strengthened the esprit de corps and boosted the morale of the unit, especially amid ongoing economic challengesโreinforcing the unity, resilience, and brotherhood that define the 1301st RRIBn.โฃ
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This initiative reflects the continuing dedication of the 1301st RRIBn in serving the community beyond the call of dutyโproving that todayโs citizen-soldiers are always ready and dependable, not only in defending the nation, but also in building a more resilient and sustainable future for all.โฃ
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Pfc Michael C. Gan, PA (Res)- S7 CMO NCO, HQCoyโฃ
Pvt Kervin B Del Pilar, PA (Res)- Bn S7 CMO NCO
Pvt Luc Anfernee M Tiongson, PA (Res)- Bn S7 CMO NCO