The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted the groundbreaking rites for the construction of a two-story ambulatory care building unit at Camp Victoriano K. Luna in Quezon City on Tuesday.

This was made possible through the assistance of the Department of Health (DOH) and AFP Health Service Command (HSC), AFP public affairs office chief Col. Jorry Baclor said in a statement.

Present during the event was DOH Assistant Secretary Leonita Gorgolon, representing Undersecretary Lilibeth David, and AFP chief Gen. Andres Centino.

“This project would be another manifestation of the robust collaboration between the AFP and other agencies of government in uplifting the morale and welfare of our personnel and their dependents,” he said.

Centino also commended the AFPHSC for sustaining excellent services and their steadfast commitment to care for military personnel’s health and welfare, contributing to the nation’s security and stability.

The project, which aims to provide a more conducive facility for patients and medical personnel, is under the Health Facility Enhancement Program of the DOH under “The Philippine Health Agenda 2016-2022.” (PNA)