Army Officer inspires Sarangani youth

73rd IB celebrates International Women's Month

 

SARANGANS PLANT TREES ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY :: ALABEL, Sarangani (March 9, 2012) – The provincial government of Sarangani with joint effort of the PGAD-IAC, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, 73rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, and the communities plant 1,500 trees on March 8 at barangay Domolok in celebration of International Women’s Day with theme “Women Weathering Climate Change: Governance and Accountability, Everyone’s Responsibility.” Come and enjoy Sarangani Bay Festival on May 18-19, 2012. For more news and updates, please visit the Province of Sarangani (Russell L. Delvo/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Baluan Went To Town

Baluan National High School holds JS Prom in Fort Sarangani

25 February 2012. Crossing two regions, two cities and three municipalities, the 3^rd and 4^th year high school students of Baluan National High School of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat travelled more than 24 hours to reach 73IB just to celebrate their Junior-Senior Promenade. Headed by their principal, Mrs. Alladin Grande, a total of 80 students and teachers enjoyed the serene beauty of Fort Sarangani as the venue of their activity.

 

 

 

The students experience the usual tank-riding, lunch-dining in Serenity Lounge and Serendipity Café, picture-taking and tour around the Peace Camp. It was an unforgettable experience for the students to visit urban area and even go to the beach. Mrs. Grande quoted “Baluan went to town,” she was overwhelmed with the kindness that the soldiers showed with them. “The accommodation and full support of the officers and men of 73IB are great that made our activity come into reality. The whole delegation could never forget the hospitality and I am sure that we will go back again,” Mrs. Grande said.

Themed with Hawaiian accent, the JS Prom of BNHS was graced by Councilor Sarah Fatima Maulana and Sanguniang Bayan Member Mariam Kanda of Palimbang. Maj Romasanta was their Guest of Honor and Speaker of said event.

73rd IB joins GMA-Kapuso Bloodletting

17 February 2012, KCC Mall, GenSan City. Soldiers of Neutralizer Battalion join and participated during the Bloodletting activity sponsored by the GMA – Kapuso Foundation of Gen Santos City.

LTC Paquiao honored 49 Newly Promoted Enlisted Personnel of 73IB

 

11 February, 2012. Brgy Kamanga, Maasim, Sarangani Province.  LTC Emmanuel D Pacquiao (Res), Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Pinning of Ranks Ceremony of 73^rd Infantry (Neutralizer) Battalion personnaly pinned the ranks of the 49 newly promoted enlisted personnel.

 

Dubbed as the Peace Camp, 73rd Infantry Battalion will soon construct an open basketball court sponsored by our own "pambansang kamao" Cong. Manny Pacquiao. He promised that sports capabilities of the soldiers should be enhance mirrored by himself as sports icon.

73IB hosted the “4P’s Stakeholders Seminar”

February 1, 2012: Sixty (60) participants from across the province attended the " 4P's Stakeholders Seminar" held at Fort Sarangani.

Clash in Sarangani Province; 1 dead, 2 High Powered Firearms Recovered

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73IB Launch “Pamaskong Handog para sa mga Kabataang Lumad”

December 26-27,2011: One hundred twenty (120) children from Brgys Gazi of Kiamba and  Tinoto of Maasim, Sarangani Province, were treated to a Mall tour and food trip as Christmas gift from an unknown Philanthropist, jointly facilitated  by DXCP Gensan, Diocese of Marbel and 73IB.  The activity aimed to expose the children to city life in order to widen their perspective in life. After the day’s tour, they received gifts as they go back home.

Medical Experts Visits Fort Sarangani

December 22, 2011:December 22, 2011. Eighty Five (85) Army Reservists composed of doctors, nurses and other medical practitioners from St. Elizabeth Hospital, Inc. and Mindanao Medical Center, Inc., General Santos City visit Fort Sarangani to undergo a one-day marksmanship training. While enjoying the ambiance of the camp, they learned some of the fundamental soldier-skills. 

Army battalion tries to master Peace 101

73IB hosted World Teacher's Day

Kamanga, Maasim Sarangani Province - 73IB  hosted East Maasim District World Teacher's Day celebration at Fort Sarangani last October 5, 2011.

Ninety-eight teachers of the Department of Education, East Maasim District arrived at Fort Sarangani and warmly entertained by the 73IB soldiers. During this day the soldiers became  teachers, and the teachers became students.“As we celebrate the world teachers day, the 73IB men in uniform will act as your teachers just for today for you to enjoy what we prepared. You will learn that your soldiers are not only for war but your soldiers are also partners in nation building just like you. We are your soldiers, your defender and your friend.” Major Romasanta Executive Officer of 73IB said,during the opening program. 

Various activities were lined-up  for the teachers to enjoy and unwind from their stressful and demanding job. This includes the Information Briefing on what our unit is doing as partners in nation building; team building activities; singing and dancing contest together with the soldiers; and parlor games. They also experienced the Military "Boodle Fight", firing, the M16 rifle, Tank ride and tour around the camp.

Opening Program

Information Briefing

Disco Time

Soldiers and Teachers Bonding Time

The Centipede Race

Teachers aka Soldiers went to Town

Videoke Challenge

Boodle Fight

Tank Ride

M16 rifle firing

Army Troops Seize Illegal Logging Tools

Hardwood Confiscated by Authorities

73IB supports DENR campaign against Illegal Logging

Fruits of Labor from "Gulayan sa Kalinaw"

September 20, 2011, Brgy. Kamanga, Maasim, SP – As early as 6 o’clock in the morning, coming from a 5 kilometers jog along Brgy. Tinoto highway, soldiers of 73IB enjoyed harvesting and pruning the garden beds of their “Gulayan sa Kalinaw”. This project was initiated by the 73IB soldiers months ago as a program kick-off in partnership with the Office of Provincial Agriculture in order to advocate backyard gardening. 

The soldiers harvested 10 kilos of radish from their own plots which is purely organic grown. The leaves were not wasted, instead were being used for the other garden plots to serve as fertilizers. The harvested radish was being sold for P4.00 pesos each.

“We are teaching the local communities in nearby camp to be self-sustaining by simply toiling their own soil and plant vegetables. As soldiers, we would want to emphasize that we are not only safeguarding the place but also as an advocate in becoming self-reliant, creating livelihood and teaching sustainable development through the Gulayan sa Kalinaw project”, LTCOL Espuelas emphasized.

This project was also replicated to the different line companies of the unit. The Peace and Development Teams immersed in a far-flung barangays incorporate this project  to help the  natives in their areas.

73IB troopers and students conduct coastal clean-up

Malita, Davao Del Sur  (September 17,2011)- Peace and Development soldiers joined force with students of Benjamin V. Bautista Special High School in a  clean-up drive along the coastline of Brgy Fishing Village, Malita, Davao Del Sur.

The Army cares for the Environment.  Coastal clean-upTask Group Mulawin gladly extends assistance to school activities like this.  “The Peace and Development Teams (PDTs) are prepared to extend our assistance to the students for the success of their activity.  This is part of our commitment to the community in the protection and conservation of our environment”, Ltc Adolfo Espuelas, TG Mulawin Commander said.

The activity was spearheaded by the Benjamin V. Bautista Special High School Principal, Mrs Erma Sulpot, together with his staff and participated by the PDTs of Task Group Mulawin.

73IB supports anti-marijuana campaign in Sarangani

GOV. MIGS LEADS BURNING OF UPROOTED MARIJUANA : MALUNGON, Sarangani - (L-R with torches) Board Member Eleanor Saguiguit, Director Aileen Lovitos of PDEA 12 regional office, Governor Migs Dominguez, chief of staff Bren Evangelio of Sarangani Congressional office and Barangay Captain Danilo Constantino lead the burning of uprooted fully-grown marijuana in the hinterland of barangay Malabod Wednesday, September 14. 1Lt Nestor Valenzuela of 73IB leads the raid that resulted to the uprooting of 3,450 fully grown marijuana with estimated dangerous drug board(DDB) value of P1,380,000.00.

MAITUM, Sarangani (September 16, 2011) - Vice Mayor Tito Balazon (left), who is acting mayor, leads the burning of uprooted fully grown marijuana hills. Peace and Development Team of 73IB lead by Pfc Rolando Cabungcal together with  Peace and Development Volunteers of Barangay Tuanadatu discovered and uprooted earlier more or less 498 seedlings with an estimated value of P124,500 and 1,738 fully grown marijuana hills with an estimated value of P782,100.