THE 1901st Ready Reserve Infantry Division has bested 13 other Reservist Regions nationwide, and has been declared “Outstanding Army Reservist Unit for the year 2016” by the Headquarters Army Reserve Command.
The Command Plaque of distinction was received by Brigade Commander Colonel Erik Miguel Espina, son of former Cebu Governor and Senator Rene Espina.
The formal ceremonies took place last September 12 at Camp Riego de Dios in Tanza, Cavite, home of the Army Reserve Command.
Guest of honor and speaker was Rear Admiral Ernesto Enriquez, Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retirees affairs. Successfully engaging with local stakeholders and self-generated funding, the 1901st Ready Reserve Brigade contributed over three million pesos in “cost benefit” Services to 8,163 beneficiaries in various charity and out-reach programs in Cebu alone.
The unit is composed of volunteers from various professions who openly share their talent, finances and networking: lawyers, doctors, dentists, media practitioners, priests, educators, nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, businessman, public servants, parish groups, etc.
They operate in Region 7, covering Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor, and Negros Oriental.
The Oustanding Reservist Enlisted Personnel Award for the year was also given to 1901st Master Sgt. And journalist John Rey Saavedra.
The brigade also renders other traditional roles during Sinulog and Kaplag rites, environmental projects, human assistance and disaster response, and is supervised by a regular officer as liaison to Centcom and Army Reserve Command by 7th RCDG Group Commander Colonel Nestor Abando in Camp Lapu-lapu.
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Iconic Dealership Inc., the dealer of Volkswagen cars in the Philippines under the Ayala Group of Companies, will launch the Volkswagen Child Safety Initiative (CSI) campaign.
The Child Safety Initiative is a global advocacy of Volkswagen aiming to promote road safety for children. This we learn from Ren Dumaraos, branch manager of Volkswagen in Cebu.
The kick off activity and media launch will be on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Atrium of Robinsons Galleria.
The two-day activity (Oct. 15 and 16) is from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., designed to help children learn about the basic steps on road safety.
The CSI-Junior Driving course is open to kids four to eight years of age.
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Montebello Villa Hotel offers Yoga lessons on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. by
Ms Jingle Rafols at the poolside garden.
It‘s free for in-house guests, P110 per person for Montebello Swimming Pool members and P150 per person for walk-ins.
Reservations are required. Call the guest service desk at 231-8681, local 4027 or 560.
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Gratefully acknowledged: the book “Irreplaceable” by Katy Bennett, from Chesca Sun Cang. In so many words, the book tells you how everyone is a unique personality.
Adding it all up, each and everyone of us is irreplaceable. The book may
be obtained from Xlibris Corporation. Orders at xlibris.com.au.
