Philippines Army Receives Donated Bo-105 Helicopter

08 Januari 2021

Bo-105 helicopter for Philippines Army (photos : AFP)

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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) received a helicopter, rescue boats, and trucks donated by business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan on Thursday, January 7.

“The donations signify our shared aspirations in giving our all-out support to our men and women in uniform as they fulfill their responsibilities to the nation, especially in times of disasters and calamities. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is truly grateful that we have institutions like the MVP Group of Companies who continuously help us achieve our endeavors,” AFP Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay said.

A ceremonial signing of deed of donations was led by General Gapay at the General Headquarters Building in Camp Aguinaldo. Also present were Mr. Pangilinan; Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana; Philippine Army Commanding General, Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana; Philippine Navy Flag Officer-in-Command, Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo; and Philippine Air Force Commanding General, Lieutenant General Allen Paredes.

Mr. Pangilinan who is the Chairman of the MVP Group of Companies donated the Bo 105 multipurpose helicopter through the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Foundation. It was turned over to the Philippine Army’s Aviation “Hiraya” Regiment which has been instrumental in the aerial reconnaissance and maritime patrols over Northern Luzon, Eastern Mindanao, and Western Mindanao Command.

The Army, Air Force and Navy each received two sets of brand new rescue boats equipped with paddles and life vests from the PLDT-Smart Foundation, Inc. The General Headquarters on the other hand received three dry vans and a wing van from One Meralco Foundation, Inc.

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