LG Honors the Injured Liberators of Marawi on National Heroes Day with a Donation to the AFP Health Service Command
In
the spirit of National Heroes Day, LG Electronics reaffirmed its longstanding
commitment to providing assistance to the community with a donation-in-kind to
the Victoriano Luna Medical Center (VLMC), a government hospital that provides sanctuary
and support to injured soldiers, including those who suffered casualties in the
Marawi siege.
In a
simple ceremony held on August 29 at the AFP Health Service Command, Mr. Inkwun
Heo, Managing Director of LG Philippines, handed over ten (10) 1.5 HP Dual Cool
Inverter Split Type Air Purifying Deluxe Airconditioners, two (2) 13kg Inverter
Top Load Washing Machines, one (1) 24 cu ft Side by Side Refrigerator and ten
(10) 43" Smart TVs to Col. Jeffrey Jake Gallenero, Philippine Army MNSA,
Chief of Staff, AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC). Also present were the
chiefs of each operating unit and staff of the AFP Health Service Command.
The
project was initiated to ease the recovery of the valiant soldiers at the
Orthopedic Heroes Ward who sustained injuries in Marawi and other military
efforts. Each airconditioner features an independently working Air Purification
mode, assuring that the air the patients breathe is clean even when the unit is
switched off, and never stale. LG airconditioners also operate at low sound
levels to provide better rest and uninterrupted sleep for these wounded
soldiers. Along with the Smart TVs, these airconditioning units will bring
comfort to patients and their families at the wards, Officers’ Room, and
Isolation and Post-recovery rooms.
Aside
from the patients at the Orthopedic Heroes Ward, the hospital staff will also
benefit from LG’s donation of washing machines and a refrigerator, which will
be placed at the ward comfort rooms and ward pantry, respectively. The Side by
Side Refrigerator has multiple cooling air vents that distribute and circulate
cool air to every corner of the refrigerator, ensuring that the staff’s and
patients’ food are properly cooled and remain fresh, while the 13kg Inverter
Top Load Washing Machines have a Turbo Drum feature that enables the most
powerful wash and the removal of the toughest hospital stains.
The
airconditioners, washing machines and refrigerator are all equipped with the latest
inverter technology, ensuring that the medical center enjoys bigger energy
savings but with more efficient appliances.
“LG,
through its products, is committed to making an everyday difference in the
lives of individuals,” says Mr. Heo. “On its 30th anniversary, LG Philippines
is honored to support the injured soldiers of Marawi and the Victoriano Luna
Medical Center, and we hope that our small gesture will go far in helping these
soldiers on their road to recovery.”
BGen
Augustus H De Villa, Acting Commander AFP Health Service Command (AFPHSC)
expressed his fervent gratitude to LG Electronics. “I, together with the staff
of the AFP Health Service Command, would like to extend our heartfelt
appreciation to LG Philippines. This deed of donation signing is a concrete
realization that our soldiers’ efforts are greatly recognized by the people
they are serving. May you continue supporting our troops as they protect and
secure the sovereignty of our nation.”
Earlier
this year, LG donated health kits, comprised of roughly 30,000 personal care
products, and 200 computer monitors to 46 public schools in Marawi. These
initiatives are part of the company’s goals of promoting products and services
that serve the local community. Through its CSR projects, LG will continue to
serve the Filipino people by developing—and sharing—technology that cares.
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