ARMY FORCES PARTICIPATE IN THE “BRIGADA ESKWELA”

The 101^st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade,

1^st Infantry “Tabak” Division, Philippine Army

together with the School Teachers and Faculty

members of Sicayab, Elementary School, Dipolog

City takes a pose before the start of the Department

of Education National Schools’ Maintenance Week

also known as “Brigada Eskwela” last May 20, 2013.

PIÑAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – The 101^st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade, 1^st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army participated in the Department of Education (DepEd) National Schools’ Maintenance Week (NSMW) or known as the “Brigada Eskwela” in selected public schools within its Area of Responsibility.

The activity which started last Monday May 20, 2013 was run until May 25, is intended to engage the voluntary participation of the school teachers and faculty members, parents, students and other stakeholders to do minor repairs, repainting, class room and ground cleaning and grass cutting. 

The purpose of the program is to provide the students a school environment conducive for learning especially at the opening of the school year.

Asked to comment on his unit’s participation in this year’s “Brigada Eskwela”, Col Apolinario Y. Alobba, the 10st Brigade Commander said: “The 101^st Brigade Troopers is mandated and will continue to perform its non-traditional roles in its Area of Operations (AOR) for the people to feel that their Armed Forces is not only their protector but also their partner in the conduct of civic actions and community services particularly to the needy”.

The said activities highlight and advocate the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan”, Col. Alobba added.