FORT
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – The 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division commanded by Maj
Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri AFP and Japan Association of Novo Ecijanos (JANE)
headed by Miss Mari “Mayang” Bernabe-Nihei, Association President, conducted a joint
bloodletting activity with theme dubbed as “Dugo ng Buhay” held at Kaugnay
Officers Clubhouse here, today (January 21, 2013).
The activity was made possible with
the support and cooperation of the Central Luzon Media Association; Kaugnay Media
Defense Corps; Order of the Amaranth, District V, Central Luzon; Japan Nueva
Ecija Foundation; Pacific Guarantee Tax Refund of Naoji Kataoka, Japan; NPO and
Pinoy Banzai TV Japan; Golden Beans and Grains Multi-Purpose Cooperative; Cabanatuan
City Bankers Club; Rotary Club of Cabanatuan City; and Philippine Red Cross –
Nueva Ecija Chapter.
A total of 72 bags or 32,400 cc of
fresh blood were successfully extracted from 90 donors coming from the media,
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and 7ID organic personnel Candidate Soldier
trainees.
In his remarks, Lt Col Michael G Samson, the Assistant Chief of Staff
for Civil-Military Operations expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the members
of the media, NGOs, and the Association of Novo Ecijanos in Japan headed by
Miss Bernabe-Nihei, who readily supported the successful conduct of the activity.
He ended his message by urging everyone present to nurture the molded
partnership by venturing into similar activities and endeavor.
