7TH ID conducted awarding ceremony on Physical Fitness Test Challenge

Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija - The 7^th Infantry Division, Philippine Army conducted the awarding ceremony on its just concluded Physical Fitness Test Challenge on the flag raising ceremony on May 25, 2009 at infront Hqs, 7ID. The Physical Fitness Test Challenge at the 7ID was conducted to determine the physical ability and stamina of one soldier on the performance of his duty and responsibilities. PFT includes test on running and physical exercises (push up and sit up event).

As a result of the FT Challenge following individual are the best performer according to their age category:

Pfc Victoriano A Dimas (Inf) PA - 17 – 25 yrs old 71IB

Pfc Manuel I Pascual (Inf) PA - 26 – 30 yrs old 71IB

Cpl Manolo G Marquez (Inf) PA - 31 – 35 yrs old 71IB

Cpl Shane S Gregorio (Inf) PA - 41 – 44 yrs old 7MIBn

Msg Crispin A Dela Cruz (Inf) PA - 45 – 48 yrs old HHSBn

SMS Ignacio O Morales (Inf) PA - 49 – 52 yrs old 7MIBn

Tsg Precillano A Rica ((nf) PA - 53 yrs old 701Bde

Letter of recognition and monetary award were given to the deserving unit and individual by the Assistant Division Commander, COL RESTITUTO L AGUILAR (CAV) GSC PA.

“The conduct of PFT Challenge at 7ID is indeed a rewarding kind of activity for our soldiers. To regain our physical stamina and mental alertness were the good things brought by this challenge. As a physical fitness enthusiast, I encourage our soldier to participate with the physical fitness test every now and then and immerse himself with this kind of activity. A sound mind and body is a significant tool to performed well our task that is to serve our country and our fellowmen” said MGEN RALPH A VILLANUEVA, Commander, 7ID, PA.