• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Soldiers of the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) assisted a woman in delivering her baby at their headquarters in Sagay City, Negros Occidental during All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2.
While on her way to a hospital on board the tricycle driven by husband, the woman realized that her baby was arriving sooner than expected.
She then told her husband to make an emergency stop at the 79IB headquarters in Barangay Bato to seek assistance.
Responding to an emergency situation, the 79IB medical team assisted the couple and supported the woman in giving birth to a healthy baby boy.
The soldiers then coordinated with the Sagay City emergency medical team in bringing both mother and baby to the hospital for further care and management.
Lt. Col. Arnel Calaoagan, commander of 79IB, said it is an honor and privilege for them to “serve as protectors in both life-threatening situations and life-giving moments”.
“The distinct honor of helping welcome this new life is something none of us will forget. This reminds us that our commitment to serve goes beyond military duty, extending to caring for our community in every possible way,” he added. | GB
