4LAB Blood Letting Activity - 20 July 2010

Donating blood is one of the most important, selfless, and humanitarian act that a human can do and it doesn't cost a penny. 

On 20 July 2010, a Blood Letting Activity spearheaded by Ms Ma Theresa F Jael, RMT, Lucena City Chapter Service representative was held at  Headquarters, 4th Light Armor Battalion, LAD. The Masigasigs donated 8,550cc of blood to help the PNRC's blood bank reserve which indeed is a long way in saving the lives of our brothers in times of crisis.

 

Prior the conduct of Blood Letting, Ms Ma Theresa F Jael of PNRC delivers his message to Masigasig Troopers and explain the importance of donating blood.

MAJ LIBRADA, Executive Officer of 4LAB shares his blood during the conduct 

Blood Letting Activity on 20 July 2010 at H4LAB.

Masigasig Troopers during Blood Letting Activity

Ms Leah Sapungan, a Medical Technologist from the Phil National Red Cross
performed blood letting to a Masigasig Trooper.

MAJ VINCENT ARNOLD O DY, Head of the Mobile Training Team of The Armor School, Light Armor Division also donated his blood during the activity.

Keep up the good works Masigasigs. Long way to go for a greater and peaceful country.

LAKBAY ARAL of Brgy Officials at the Home of Masigasig Troopers

Brgy officials of Brgy Bantulinao, Calauag, Quezon conducts Lakbay Aral at Headquarters, 4th Light Armor (Masigasig) Battalion, LAD, PA on 19 July 2010. The activity started with a simple program followed by film showing on history of the Light Armor Division, its history, organization, and Armored Fighting Vehicle's in the Phil Army inventory and a documentary on on Drug Addiction - to be more familiar to most commonly abused drugs and its effects. To wrap-up the visit, a static display on Mechanized Infantry Squad was also presented by the Masigasigs with the Commando V150 as the carrier vehicle for them to have a better appreciation on how cavalry men operate the AV's. 

LTC RAMORAN delivers his message prior the conduct 

of film showing to the Brgy Officials.

Hon Constantino M Joson, Brgy Chairman of Brgy Bantulinao, Calauag, Quezon give thanks to the Masigasig troopers for the warmed welcome.

 

Brgy Officials of Brgy Bantulinao, Calauag, Quezon

during their film showing at H4LAB.

 Static display on Mechanized Infantry Squad.

The Armor Vehicle Commander and and its crew with the Mechanized Infantry Squad introduced their individual combat capabilities and armaments.

The LTC RUFINO G RAMORAN JR, Acting Commanding Officer, 4LAB, Officers and Masigasig Troopers together with Brgy Officialsof Bantulinao, Calauag, Quezon pose for a souvenir photo.

Go Masigasigs... More to come.

4LAB Supports QMC Earthquake Drill

The 4th Light Armor (Masigasig) Battalion supported the Quezon Medical Center, Lucena City during their Earthquake Drill on 16 July 2010. Your 4LAB troopers acted as the rescuers and observers. The drill was evaluated by Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) headed by Dr Henry Buzar. The 4th Light Armor (Masigasig) Battalion DRRO Teams were previosly trained by Quezon Province PDCC on Disaster Relief and Rescue Operations last year. (4LAB DRRO Teams Training).

4LAB Masigasig Troopers conducts Rescue Operations during Earthquake Drill of Quezon Medical Center, Lucena City, Quezon.

Trained Enlisted Personnel of 4LAB applied first aid to a victim.

4LAB DRRO Team supervised by PDCC personnel.

Transferring the injured victim to the designated safe area.

The proper way of evacuation of an injured victim.

1LT ARIEL CORTEZ (CAV) PA, Hqs Commandant, gave his feedbacks/observations during evaluation of the drill.

Evaluation includes personal safety during and after the earthquake, evacuation routes, organization of safety and evacuation teams, rescue staging areas, organization and location of the Incident Command Center, search lights, and others. Evaluators and observers gave valuable feedbacks to what the hospital need in order to reduce or prevent casualties in the event of an earthquake. After the evaluation, the hospital management and staff has realized that they should always be ready not only in their workplace but even in their homes as well. It includes the things required during emergencies, crafting of SOPs and the conduct continuous reminders to the staff, other personnel and patients of the hospital.

Congratulations Masigasigs. Keep up the good work.

Team Masigasig: Katuwang ng Quezon sa Malinis na Kapaligiran at Luntiang Kalikasan - A Tree Planting Activity

Climate change is no longer just an environmentalist's issue. It has gradually evolved into a problem that require collective expertise and full support of everyone.

On 13 July 2010, the unit spearheaded the planting of five hundred Mahogany trees at Purok Puting Buhangin, Brgy Cotta, Lucena City with the support and participation of the Governor's Office, Task Force Lucena, Local Government officials of Brgy Cotta, PLDT-SMART Experience Center-Lucena City, Junior Chamber Inc- Lucena City, Kiwanis Club of Lucena, Lucena City Darters Asso., DENR, and students and teachers of Cotta National High School. The occasion started with simple program and immediately followed by Tree Planting activity.  

LTC RUFINO G RAMORAN JR, the Acting Commanding Officer of 4th Light Armor Battalion delivers his message during the Tree Planting activity.  

 Mr Matt Erwin Florido, the Executive Officer III of the Governor's Office gave his inspirational message in behalf of the Honorable Governor David "Jay-Jay" C Suarez.

ACO, 4LAB leads the tree planting together with Mr Matt Erwin Florido of Governor's Office.

Masigasig troopers with the students of Cotta National High School, Lucena City.

 

MAJ JULIUS C LIBRADA, the Executive Officer of 4LAB together with Ms Chiela Marquez, the Manager of PLDT-SMART Experience Center- Lucena City.

 Ms Melanie Fujimorie, the President of JCI-Jaycess, Lucena City pose for a souvenir photo together with Pfc De Leon.

 1LT RAYMUND V VELASCO with Mr Matt Florido from the Office of Provincial Governor of Quezon Province.

LTC RUFINO G RAMORAN JR, Acting Commanding Officer of 4LAB with different Non Government Organizations of Lucena City pose for a souvenir photo.
 MAJ JULIUS C LIBRADA, Executive Officer of 4LAB with Enlisted Personnel together with  Members of Youth Environmental School Organization (YESO) of Cotta National High School, Lucena City.

 LTC RAMORAN JR with JCI Lucena Jaycees, Kiwanis Club Lucena City and Lucena Darters Association.

 A wacky photo during the culmination of tree planting.

 4LAB officer's and men under LTC RAMORAN JR together with the PLDT-SMART Experience Center team. 

 

It was a rainy morning but there is no stopping for the participants of the activity. More power to all and may the next generation savor the fruits of your labor. Mabuhay po kayong lahat.

4LAB Joins National Disaster Consciousness Month 2010 Celebration

On 05 July 2010, Masigasig troopers once again showed their support to the National Disaster Coordinating Council during the celebration of National Disaster Consciousness  Month 2010. The event was participated  by the 4LAB, LAD, SOLCOM, AFP, QPPO and Local Government Units of Quezon Province. The celebration started with a motorcade within Lucena City followed by Flag Raising Ceremony with the newly installed Governor of Quezon Province Honorable David "Jay-Jay" Suarez.

Masigasig Troopers onboard M450 truck headed by MAJOR JULIUS C LIBRADA (CAV) PA, Executive Officer, 4LAB, LAD, PA proceeded to Perez Park, Lucena City to join the celebration of the National Disaster Consciousness Month 2010.

(From Left to Right) PSS ERICSON T VELASQUEZ, PD QPPO, Hon Board Member Alona Obispo, 1st District of Quezon, COMMODORE  ROSAURO ARNEL Q GONZALES, Deputy Commander of SOLCOM, Hon Dr Henry M Buzar, Civil Defense Deputized Coordinator,  PDCC, COL NESTOR ANOÑUEVO, Commander 201st Infantry Brigade, 2ID, PA and MAJ JULIUS C LIBRADA, Executive Officer, 4LAB, LAD, PA.

Hon Gov Suarez shakes hands with 4LAB Troopers.

Honorable Governor David "Jay-Jay" Suarez of Quezon Province delivers his message on his first Flag Raising Ceremony together with Local Government Unit, AFP and PNP personnel.

The Celebrations ended with a simultaneous released of Balloons.