Army distributes food packs for troops, health workers

March 16, 2020

The Philippine Army distributed food packs for frontline troops and health workers on Sunday.

Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army spokesman said in partnership with Landers Superstore, the Philippine Army distributed food packs in eight hospitals and one army checkpoint.

"The food packs from Landers received from their pick up stores located in Otis, Balintawak, and Alabang were distributed to the health workers from Manila Doctors Hospital, Philippine General Hospital, Quezon City General Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Asian Hospital, Ospital ng Muntinlupa, Mother Regina Family Hospital, Army General Hospital and to the Army troops deployed for checkpoint operations at Barangay Talipapa, Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City," Zagala said.

"Amid the fight against COVID-19, health workers from different hospitals and troops from checkpoints are placed in the frontlines to prevent the spread of the virus," he said.

"The Army, along with Landers, works to provide for their needs to keep them in top shape to serve the Filipino people in combatting the unseen enemy in our country," he added.

Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay said the Philippine Army, in partnership with Landers, "prioritize the welfare of our health workers and troops in the frontlines".

“As we protect our citizens in these trying times, we also ensure the safety and wellbeing of those who protect us,” he added. Robina Asido/DMS