Army boosts medical capabilities with AFPMBAI equipment donation

Jing Villamente·17 February 2026, 3:25 pm·1 MIN READ

Philippine Army blood letting — LOOK: Dr. Isa Suntay expresses gratitude to the members of the Philippine Army who donated blood during the 2nd Nationwide Bloodletting Program on Sunday, 25 August 2024, at the Armor Division (Pambato) Clubhouse, Camp O'Donnell in Capas, Tarlac. With the assistance of the Tarlac Heritage Foundation, the event seeks to significantly improve the country's blood supply and raise awareness of the value of voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation.
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The Philippine Army has received pulmonology and ophthalmology equipment from the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefits Association, Incorporated’s (AFPMBAI) Pandemic Response, Hospital, Medical, Equipment and Disaster Control Program (PARHMEDIC).

In a Ceremonial Handover at the Headquarters Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, on 16 February, Army Chief Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete and AFPMBAI President and CEO Rear Admiral Dorvin Jose L. Legaspi (Ret.) led the ceremonial signing and turnover of various pulmonology and ophthalmology equipment that will be used by the General Hospital, Headquarters and Headquarters Support Group (GH, HHSG).

Army Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Efren F. Morados said in his remarks, "The strength, bravery and dedication we see in our soldiers are sustained not only by training and discipline, but by the assurance that their health and well-being are protected. This is especially so in times of recovery from sickness and injury. Each of these items directly contribute to our military treatment facilities’ capability to respond to the evolving healthcare needs of our personnel and their families."

Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete has emphasized his focus on ensuring the health and well-being of soldiers and civilian human resources as a key part of his "Our Personnel, Our Strength" command guidance.