H E A D Q U A R T E R S
8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, PA
Division Public Affairs Office
Camp General Vicente, Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar

P R E S S  R E L E A S E



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         15 May 2012

Contact:          LTC ARVIN R LAGAMON
                        Chief DPAO

Mobile Nr:      09165301220
Email Address: dpao_8idpa@yahoo.com           


8ID Enhances its Medical Capability

Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar – The 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army formally activated the 8th Forward Support Medical Company (FSMC) on May 16, 2012 here at Headquarters Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City. 

According to BGEN GERARDO T LAYUG AFP, 8ID Commander, the activation of 8th FSMC will enhance the skills of 8ID medical personnel to become more effective, efficient and responsive health providers.

The said Medical Company will be attached to the Service Support Battalion of the Division. The unit’s primary mission is to provide medical support to maneuver brigades    and battalions, capable of treating patients with minor diseases and emergency medical treatment. They can also provide medical teams during disaster response operations and for other peace and development efforts in the area.

As part of the activity, Captain Arturo A Llaso CHS (PA), the 8ID Command Chaplain officiated the blessing of two (2) newly acquired ambulance vehicles. The 8th FSMC will primarily utilize said vehicles for medical evacuations and disaster response operations.

The enhancement of 8ID’s medical capability is in line with the Army Transformation Roadmap, which envisions a World-Class Army that our Nation can be proud of by 2028.