NEW BOOKS. Staff of the Samar Provincial Library check books donated by the Philippine Army for learners in remote communities of Samar province. In the past three years, the provincial library has been providing additional support to villages and school libraries, giving priority to areas vulnerable to rebels' influence. (Photo courtesy of Samar Provincial Library TACLOBAN CITY- The Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Division (ID) has donated books for learners in far-flung communities in Samar province prone to the influence of the New People's Army (NPA). The donation on Monday through the 8th ID's Office of the Assistant Division Commander for Reservist and Retiree Affairs is in support to the School Library program of the Samar provincial government. Col. Erwin Rommel Lamzon, the assistant division commander for reservist and retiree affairs, led the turnover of 244 books to Samar Provincial Library meant to equip children who need reading materials, especially those w