MBAI donates P1-M to Typhoon Sendong Victims, Grants Calamity Loan
Due to the recent devastation brought by Typhoon Sendong last December, AFPMBAI donated P1-million in cash to its victims through the Office of the AFP Chief of Staff. The management and staff also donated cash, used clothes, food, water, toiletries and other necessities through the ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya.
The Association is also offering calamity loan to members who are residents of or residing in Region 10.
Meanwhile, AFPMBAI granted Calamity Loans to more than 1170 members who were affected by Typhoons Pedring and Quiel in various provinces in Regions I, II, III and CAR.
As of November 22, 2011, the amount granted by the Association has totaled P22.687M. A total of P8.813M was granted to 465 members from the Head Office, P1.83M to 93 members from Region I, P3.582M to 182 members from Isabela Regional Office, P3.779M to 191 members from Tuguegarao Extension office, and P4.683M to 239 members from Region III.
Members who were eligible to avail of the loan were uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP and BJMP, as well as regular employees of AFP Financial Institutions (AFPMBAI, AFPSLAI, AFP-Gen) and AFPMBAI Insurance Representatives who are assigned in or residents of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac.
The Association is also offering calamity loan to members who are residents of or residing in Region 10.
Meanwhile, AFPMBAI granted Calamity Loans to more than 1170 members who were affected by Typhoons Pedring and Quiel in various provinces in Regions I, II, III and CAR.
As of November 22, 2011, the amount granted by the Association has totaled P22.687M. A total of P8.813M was granted to 465 members from the Head Office, P1.83M to 93 members from Region I, P3.582M to 182 members from Isabela Regional Office, P3.779M to 191 members from Tuguegarao Extension office, and P4.683M to 239 members from Region III.
Members who were eligible to avail of the loan were uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP and BJMP, as well as regular employees of AFP Financial Institutions (AFPMBAI, AFPSLAI, AFP-Gen) and AFPMBAI Insurance Representatives who are assigned in or residents of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac.
AFPMBAI reaches P10-B mark
The AFPMBAI, the largest mutual benefit association in
the country today, has reached the P10-billion mark in assets, achieving its
vision one year ahead of its self-imposed deadline.
To commemorate this historical
occasion, six brand new ambulances were donated to the AFP: two for GHQ, two for
the Philippine Army and one each for the Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force. The PNP, BFP, BJMP and PCG will also receive donationof one ambulance each.
AFPMBAI President BGen Ricardo C
Morales AFP (Ret), FICD turned over the ambulances to the GHQ, represented by
the AFP Deputy Chief of Staff LtGen Anthony J Alcantara AFP; to the PA,
represented by Vice Commander, MGen Renato A David AFP; to the PAF, represented
by former Air Staff Chief and new CG, PAF MGen Lauro Catalino G dela Cruz AFP
and to the PN, by Flag Officer in Command VAdm Alexander P PamaAFP.In a statement, President
Morales said the achievement of the company’s vision of being a P10-billion
Association not only ensures the continued and sustainable growth of the
Association but is also geared towards plowing back more welfare benefits to the
members and their families. Already in its initial phase of
implementation is the launching of the Social Services Program, which intends to
assist members in four general areas, namely, education, health and medical,
livelihood, and donations. This shall serve part of the Association’s Corporate
Social Responsibility. “AFPMBAI will embark on another
chapter of its history. As our uniformed men and women continue to risk their
lives for our country, AFPMBAI will be an uplifting force in their lives. This
will be the new vision that will guide the Association in its plans and programs
starting today,” added President Morales. In celebration of reaching the P10-billion vision, a simple
program starting with a thanksgiving mass was held on December 19, 2011 at the
AFPMBAI home office in Quezon City. The event simultaneously took place in its
35 offices nationwide.
LtGen Dellosa is the new Chairmanof the AFPMBAI Board
Following his appointment as new AFP Chief of Staff, LtGen Jessie D Dellosa AFP, former Commanding General of NolCom, has been appointed as new Chairman of the AFP-MBAI Board starting Dec 12, 2011.In his assumption speech as the 43rd AFP Chief of Staff, the 54-year-old native of Sorsogon said that under his leadership, the AFP will focus on four important things, namely, Territorial defense, AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP), disaster preparedness and ongoing organizational reforms.
LtGen Dellosa also expressed his full support of President Benigno Aquino’s ‘all out justice and not all out war’ against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as well as an all out war against graft and corruption in the military.
During the change of chairmanship of AFP Financial Institutions, LtGen Dellosa encouraged AFP-MBAI, AFPSLAI and AFPRSBS to continue on giving improved services to their members.
Born on January 20, 1957 in Bacon, Sorsogon, LtGen Dellosa spent his childhood in Lucena City. He started his military career when he entered the PMA. He graduated in 1979 and eventually chose to serve the Philippine Army.
One of LtGen Dellosa’s most notable achievements throughout his military career was when he became Group Commander of the Special Operation Task Group "Sulu" and was responsible for the neutralization of Abu Sayyaf Leader Abu Solaiman.
LtGen Dellosa was also the Commanding Officer of the Special Reaction Unit of the Presidential Security Group from 1988 to 1992 during the time of the late President Cory Aquino.
LtGen Dellosa also expressed his full support of President Benigno Aquino’s ‘all out justice and not all out war’ against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as well as an all out war against graft and corruption in the military.
During the change of chairmanship of AFP Financial Institutions, LtGen Dellosa encouraged AFP-MBAI, AFPSLAI and AFPRSBS to continue on giving improved services to their members.
Born on January 20, 1957 in Bacon, Sorsogon, LtGen Dellosa spent his childhood in Lucena City. He started his military career when he entered the PMA. He graduated in 1979 and eventually chose to serve the Philippine Army.
One of LtGen Dellosa’s most notable achievements throughout his military career was when he became Group Commander of the Special Operation Task Group "Sulu" and was responsible for the neutralization of Abu Sayyaf Leader Abu Solaiman.
LtGen Dellosa was also the Commanding Officer of the Special Reaction Unit of the Presidential Security Group from 1988 to 1992 during the time of the late President Cory Aquino.