ZAMBOANGA CITY — Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade (1102Bde), expressed his gratitude to the Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Incorporated (AFPSLAI) for donating 70 monoblock chairs to the brigade's chapel.
Ma. Patricia Drapiza, AFPSLAI-Zamboanga branch head, formally handed over the chairs to Delos Santos during a turnover ceremony on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the AFPSLAI branch office in Camp Basilio Navarro, Barangay Calarian, Zamboanga City.
Support for Soldiers' Spiritual Needs
Delos Santos thanked AFPSLAI for its continued support to soldiers serving in Sulu, highlighting the role of spiritual development in sustaining troop morale and reinforcing the values that guide military service. The donated chairs will be used to improve the chapel facilities at Camp AKA, which houses the 1102Bde Headquarters in Barangay Kan-Mindus, Luuk, Sulu. They will support religious services, spiritual formation activities, and other faith-based programs for military personnel and their families.
“Faith remains a source of strength for our soldiers as they carry out their mission of preserving peace and security in Sulu,” Delos Santos said in a statement. “This donation will help provide a more conducive place for worship and reflection for our troops and their families,” he added.
AFPSLAI's Commitment to Military Welfare
The donation reflects AFPSLAI's commitment to the welfare of its members and its support for initiatives that contribute to the overall well-being of military personnel. The 1102nd Infantry Brigade extended its sincere appreciation to Rear Admiral (Ret.) Nichols Driz, President and CEO of AFPSLAI, Drapiza, and the entire AFPSLAI organization for their generosity and steadfast support to the soldiers serving in Sulu.
