(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) on Thursday launched its "Physical and Mental Health Hygiene Modalities" as among activities for the celebration of its 125th anniversary on March 22. "Commanding General, Philippine Army (CGPA) Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. graced the activity that provided free services including stress relaxation, Luscher color test, artificial intelligence assisted x-ray, bone scanning, random blood sugar testing, cholesterol screening, oral health education, and psychospiritual counseling to Army personnel and civilian human resource. Pharmaceutical companies also provided free consultation and loot bags to event participants," PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement Friday. The event was held at the PA Grandstand at Army headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila. It was organized by the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel, Office of the Army Chief Surgeon, Office of the A
(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday opened its first-ever aeromedical evacuation training program which is aimed at improving its life-saving capabilities as well as the survival of troops wounded in combat. "A total of 17 students will undergo the blended training program that is divided into the Army Flight Medic Course and the Army Critical Care Flight Medic Course. The 21-week program will enhance the students' knowledge and skills in treating and increasing the survivability of combat-wounded soldiers," PA spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement on Monday night. The training also seeks to upgrade the Army Aviation Regiment's aeromedical capability in anticipation of the acquisition of air assets that will be used in the transport of battle casualties, he added. Aerial medical evacuation is the fastest way to transport a combat-wounded soldier from the point of injury to the nearest medical treatment facili
The Philippine Army (PA) has started administering booster shots to its personnel and dependents as part of its ramped up vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a military official said Friday night, Jan. 7.
A Philippine Army soldier receives his booster shot against COVID-
BRACING FOR OMICRON. Philippine Army (PA) officials hold a virtual meeting on the preparations to deal with a possible surge in cases due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, on Tuesday (Dec. 7, 2021). The PA is implementing a "no vaccination, no entry" rule in its headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - All possible efforts will be undertaken to ensure that the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig is prepared for the threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Omicron variant. "The PA's main headquarters in Taguig City reiterated strict adherence to health protocols in a virtual meeting today, December 7, in light of the threat posed by the Covid-19 caused by the new coronavirus Omicron variant," Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement Tuesday night. Army Operations Center Chief, Maj. Christian Agonos, led the virtual meeting that was attended by infectious disease control officers from PA
BRACING FOR OMICRON. Philippine Army (PA) officials hold a virtual meeting on the preparations to deal with a possible surge in cases due to the Omicron variant of Covid-19, on Tuesday (Dec. 7, 2021). The PA is implementing a "no vaccination, no entry" rule in its headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) MANILA - All possible efforts will be undertaken to ensure that the Philippine Army (PA) headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig is prepared for the threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Omicron variant. "The PA's main headquarters in Taguig City reiterated strict adherence to health protocols in a virtual meeting today, December 7, in light of the threat posed by the Covid-19 caused by the new coronavirus Omicron variant," Army spokesperson Col. Xerxes Trinidad said in a statement Tuesday night. Army Operations Center Chief, Maj. Christian Agonos, led the virtual meeting that was attended by infectious disease control officers from PA