Lingap Kawal Foundation donates new ambulance for 8ID

By Philippine Information Agency (PIA 8)
January 10, 2012

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City, Samar  –  The 8th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army based in Catbalogan City Samar, officially received at 7:30 in the morning of January 9, a brand new ambulance donated by the Lingap Kawal Foundation through the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

The blessing of one unit brand new ambulance was held at the 8ID Headquarters during the flag raising ceremony with Major General Mario F. Chan, Commander of 8ID gracing the occasion.

This simple yet meaningful ceremony signals that the new vehicle is now ready for service, Lt. Colonel Niceforo Diaz, 8th ID spokesman said.

According to Lt. Colonel Diaz, the vehicle will be used by the Camp Lukban Station Hospital (CLSH) of Headquarters 8ID, primarily for evacuation of patients.

With the addition of this vehicle, the CLSH now has (3) three ambulance further enhancing its lift capability for evacuation, the 8th ID spokesman said.

Aside from catering to military patients and their dependents, the ambulance units of the Division have figured in the evacuation of civilian victims of accidents or disaster related incidents in the Region, he added.

To recall, the 8ID as part of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, has been very active in disaster response and rescue operations in the Region.

Meanwhile, Major General Chan welcomed the new addition to the 8th IDs equipment as enhancement to the military’s public service for the people of Eastern Visayas.