BUTUAN CITY – The Army 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division has resumed outdoor physical activities after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 4th ID restarted physical exercises, Taebo, and athletic day early this week, with the primary goal of boosting the morale and overall well-being of troops.
Major Gen. Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, commanding general of the 4th ID, led the kickoff activity on Monday, September 4, and held on Tuesday, September 5, Taebo exercise during athletic day in Camp Evangelista, Barangay Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.
Aside from the 4th ID, the 401st (Agusan del Sur), 403rd (Bukidnon), 901st (Surigao del Norte), and 402nd Brigade have also resumed physical activities.
TROOPS of the 4th ID hold their first outdoor physical activity after a three-year hiatus caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. (4th ID PAO via Mike U. Crismundo)
These activities are part of the 4th ID's thrust and commitment to promote the physical and mental health of its personnel, including its Civilian Human Resource (CHR), to ensure their effectiveness in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities, 4th ID Public Affairs Office (PAO) chief Major Francisco P. Garello Jr. said.
He added that the resumption of the activities provides soldiers and CHR a chance to stay physically fit, observe traditional military ceremonies and foster resilience, and reinvigorate their dedication to the service.
Cuerpo stated that the return of these activities underscores the collective commitment of the 4th ID to sustain and continuously build the force to effectively serve the people by enhancing physical and mental well-being of troops.
“The regular conduct of the flag ceremony is also an opportunity for the troops to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the military service and country,” Cuerpo said.