18/11/2022
524ECB Personnel Donates Blood during Bloodletting Activity in Kalilangan, Bukidnon
Kibaritan Military Reservation, Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon – In collaboration with the Provincial Health Office of Bukidnon and LGU-Kalilangan, Bukidnon, the 524th Engineer (BUILDERS) Construction Battalion, 52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army participated in the bloodletting activity on 18 November 2022 at Barangay Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon. The bloodletting activity aimed to supplement the blood supply which will be of great help in saving lives during emergencies and life-threatening situations.
LTC REGNAR B PEREZ CE (GSC) PA, the unit’s Commanding Officer, who was ably represented by LTC JOHN MIRE F BREDONIA JR GSC (CE) PA, the Executive Officer of this unit together with 1LT BERNARD BE P BAGORIO (CE) PA, the unit’s CMO Officer were warmly welcomed by Hon. Nestor L. Jumao-as, the Punong Barangay of Central Poblacion, Kalilangan, Bukidnon.
Prior to the start of the bloodletting activity, the personnel from this unit who opted to donate blood were assisted, assessed, and closely monitored by the personnel from Provincial Health Office Bukidnon headed by Dr. Sittie Nihaya B Mangondato, the PHO-Medical Officer who administered the bloodletting.
As a simple gesture of recognizing the unit’s participation in the bloodletting activity, Certificates of Appreciation were given to the twenty (20) personnel of this unit who selflessly donated their blood.
In consonance with Republic Act 7719, also known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994, the 524ECB remains a constant partner of the Philippine National Red Cross and other Government Health Agencies in promoting the importance of voluntary blood donation in ensuring an ample and readily available supply of blood for those who are in medical need of blood transfusion.
52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army
Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP