Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation President Christian Marilag pays tribute to the modern day heroes who donated blood during the 2nd PA-Wide Blood Donation Drive during the recognition ceremony at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido delivers his welcome remarks during the conferment of the "Life Saver Award" to the Philippine Army at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido welcomes Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation President Christian Marilag at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido receives the "Life Saver Award" on behalf of the Philippine Army from Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation President Christian Marilag at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and members of the HPA General Staff welcome Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation officials at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City - The Philippine Army (PA) received the Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation's "Life Saver Award" in honor of modern-day hero blood donors in a recognition ceremony held at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on November 18, 2024.
It can be recalled that Army soldiers, reservists and ROTC cadets collectively donated a record-breaking 25,538 blood bags during the 2nd PA-Wide Blood Donation Drive held at key Army camps, Regional Community Defense Groups, and Community Defense Centers on August 25, 2024.
Partner hospitals and foundations received a total of 50,775 blood bags that were collected during the back-to-back PA-wide blood donation drives this year. This total includes the 25,237 blood bags collected during the 1st PA-Wide Blood Donation Drive conducted during the Army's 127th Founding Anniversary Celebration in March 2024.
Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido received the Certificate of Recognition and Life Saver Award from Dugong Alay, Dugtong Buhay Foundation officials. “Together, through our dedication and shared vision, we can achieve impactful results and strive toward even greater causes to uplift our people and our nation as we build the Bagong Pilipinas,” the Army Chief remarked.
Photos by SSg Cesar P. Lopez PA/OACPA
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