PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE

10TH INFANTRY (AGILA) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY

Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 235-1041

Press Release November 17, 2010

Soldiers of PDOP joined in Hajj Celebration

Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP) led by Staff Sergeant

Manuel O. Panergo joined in Hajj Celebration, yesterday, November 16, 2010 at Purok
Mangga ,Brgy. Pangi, Maco, Compostela, Valley Province.

“Hajj” is one of the five pillars or central duties of Islam. It is a set of acts of
worship to be performed in and around Makkah at least once in a lifetime by every
Muslim satisfying certain conditions.” Imam Abdul-Jalil A. Matuan explained.

Brgy. Councilor Nasir Tipas rendered his thanksgiving during the said occasion.
He expressed his gratitude to the presence of the military in his area. “All I can say is
that, soldiers today are different, they now mingle with the people in communities
regardless of race, culture and faith.” The Councilor said. “Before I was afraid of them,
but now I can see their sincerity in serving the people. I salute the soldiers” He added.

“Hajj celebration“ in this mentioned Brgy was celebrated peacefully with the
cooperation of the muslim community under the leadership of Imam Abdul-Jalil A.
Matuan, Imam of Ka’gan tribe, Konsehal Nasir Tipas and Purok Lider Armadoc E
Bustamante.

As we join and celebrate the pilgrimage our Muslim brothers, the soldiers will
continue to serve the communities and will assure that peace is attained so that
development may come in every area of our responsibility.

Released by:

LTC MEDEL M AGUILAR PA

Public Information Officer
Cell No: 09177012377
Email add: dpao10id@yahoo.com
Website: www.agila10id.com

Written by:

2LT Rowena Getongo

Leader, Public Affairs Platoon
Maco, Compostela Valley Province
 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
10TH INFANTRY (AGILA) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Naval Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City
Contact Number: (082) 235-1041

Photo Release November 17, 2010

SIMPLE CELEBRATION. Sergeant Edwin C Alejaga with

Imam Abdul Jalil A Matuan and other Muslim brothers and
sisters mingles during the Hajj Celebration held at Purok
Mangga Brgy Pangi, Maco, Compostela Valley Province.

WE ARE BROTHERS. Soldiers of PDOP and the Muslim

community unite during the Hajj Celebration yesterday,
November 16,2010 held at Purok Mangga, Brgy Pangi,
Maco CVP.