Typical Filipino (VIII) - Typisch Philippinisch (VIII): "Bayanihan"

 

So heißt die traditionelle Methode der Zusammenarbeit in ländlichen Gebieten bei Tätigkeiten, die die Hilfe vieler Hände verlangen, wie etwa beim Pflanzen und Ernten.

Auch ein Umzug bedeutet, daß das ganze Haus zu einem anderen Standort getragen wird. Alle Verwandten, Freunde und Nachbarn helfen dabei. Bayanihan nennt man diesen Geist gegenseitiger Hilfe und das Symbol für die Fähigkeit der Filipinos, für ein gemeinsames Ziel zusammenzuarbeiten. Ich habe dies in den mehr als 22 Jahren permanentem Lebens mit meiner philippinischen Familie oftmals kennenlernen dürfen.

Bayanihan, this is the name of the traditional method of working together in rural areas for activities that require the help of many hands, such as planting and harvesting.

Moving also means moving the whole house to another location. All relatives, friends, and neighbors help out. Bayanihan is the name given to this spirit of mutual help and the symbol of the Filipinos' ability to work together towards a common goal. I have been able to get to know this many times in the more than 22 years permanently living in the Philippines with my Filipino family.

New commanding officer of 28th IB formally assumes position

Davao de Oro --- The Army’s 28th Infantry KAMAGONG Battalion based in the province of Davao de Oro welcomed LTC Danny D Bustamante INF (GSC) PA as he formally assumes as the newly-installed Commanding Officer on April 12, 2021, at 28th Headquarters situated in Barangay Nueva Visayas, Mawab, Davao de Oro.

In a change of command ceremony MGen Ernesto C Torres Jr PA, Commander of 10th Infantry AGILA Division, lead the handling of the command symbol from outgoing LTC Alexander D Banatao INF (GSC) PA who took post on 12 April 2019 to incoming LTC Danny D Bustamante INF (GSC) PA.

 

Prior to his assumption, LTC Bustamante served as the Battalion Commander of the 10th Civil Military Operation (CMO) and held different vital designations that contributed to the success of the Philippine Army throughout.

 

MGen Torres congratulated LTC Banatao for his accomplishments and commendable service rendered in the past years of successful combat operations, strong multilateral relations, and various efforts in ending local communists armed conflict in the province of Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro.

 

“I want to personally thank the KAMAGONG troopers for their selfless efforts to attain the accomplishments of the unit’s mission and to our partners, the local and national government agencies, civil society organizations, and private stakeholders who have been part of this success,” LTC Banatao said.

 

In his assumption speech, LTC Bustamante expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to lead the unit and vowed commitment to continue the legacy of the outgoing commander. “I commit myself by all means and ensure to work consistently in harmony with the troops and in collaboration with our stakeholders and other agencies to cultivate the value of peace and attain inclusive and sustainable development in the province,” he said.

 

The said ceremony was also witnessed and attended by Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy, Brigade General Luis Rex D Bergante PA, Col Jake Thaddeus Obligado (INF) PA, Municipal Mayor of Mawab, Mabini, Maco, and Pantukan, and other officials.

 (Rheafe Hortizano –Provincial Information Office of DdO, Photo Courtesy of Jonie Cadiz)