Sailors and Marines embarks in an All-In-One Mission in Zamboanga Del Sur

PAGADIAN CITY (Sept. 10, 2018) – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM), other military units and local partner stakeholders embarked on an All-In-One-Mission to the community of Brgy Igat, Margosatubig municipality in Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 7, 2018, Navy Official said.

Rear Admiral Rene V. Medina, NFWM Commander disclosed that the All-in-One Mission with the theme “Your Navy is your partner for Peace and Development/ Kauban Ninyo ang Inyong Navy sa Kalinaw Ug Paglambo” was made possible by the Sailors and Marines from Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Civil Military Operations Unit – Western Mindanao, corpsmen from Marine Battalion Landing Team 11, reservists from Naval Reserve Center –Western Mindanao, Medical team from AFP Health Service - South, 53rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, and partners-stakeholders from Mega Global Inc., ARCA Manpower Services and Ophthalmologists from Crystal Clear Vision Optimal Clinic.

Rear Admiral Medina said the heavy rainfall and difficult steep road access has been a challenge for the CMO operators in reaching the far-flung community of Brgy. Igat in Margosatubig but this did not stopped this men in uniform in providing assistance and services to the community. Services offered during the activity were free medical consultation and giving of prescribed medications, free eye check-up and eye glasses, Operation Tuli, Feeding Program, free haircut, film showing and musical entertainment rendered by the NFWM Combo which was enjoyed by the locals. Dialogue with the community was also initiated by the Team NavForWeM.

This CMO initiatives is in support to Higher Headquarters’ development support and security plan “KAPAYAPAAN 2017-2022” in promoting peace, ensuring security, helping maintain public order and supporting the overall development initiatives of the government. Medina added.

NFWM commander said that the efforts of the Sailors and Marines aboard the Western Mindanao Area of Responsibility is concurrent with stand of the Philippine Navy to sustain and strengthen its maritime patrol to protect and secure the Philippine waters while also building rapport and connection with the community of Western Mindanao. Also, this activities forms part of the month-long celebration of the Command’s 22nd Anniversary on September 27, 2018. (By JONG CADION)