DONATION. Army vice commander, Maj. Gen. Reynaldo Aquino (left) receives a thermal scanner from PNOC-EC president and retired Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez (right) in a ceremony in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Thursday (March 26, 2020). Aside from the thermal scanners, the state oil exploration firm also donated eye protectors, face masks and gloves to Army troops who are among the front-liners in the battle against the coronavirus disease 2019. (Photo courtesy of Army Chief Public Affairs Office)
MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday received 49 thermal scanners donated by the Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOC EC).
Army spokesperson, Col. Ramon Zagala, said the equipment was formally handed to the PA during a short ceremony at the Philippine Army Officers Clubhouse, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Retired Air Force commander and now PNOC-EC president and chief executive officer, Lt. Gen. Rozzano Briguez, said the donation is to support Army front-liners in combating threats by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak.
Aside from the thermal scanners, the PNOC-EC also donated eye protectors, face masks and gloves.
"We are grateful for the Army frontliners' sacrifice in serving the Filipino people amidst the threat of an unseen enemy. May this equipment protect you as you carry out your mission in helping our government fight the virus," Briguez said.
Some 441 PA personnel were deployed at various checkpoints during the 30-day enhanced community quarantine in Luzon. (PNA)
