TheStandard.com.ph: Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach brought cheers to wounded soldiers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC) and HIV patients at V. Luna General Hospital in Quezon City during a Charity Day visit on Jan.27.
Accompanied by Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) chairman Stella Marquez Araneta, Wurtzbach shook hands and talked with some 40 soldiers recuperating at Heroes Ward 3A. She offered words of inspiration, asked about their condition and thanked them on their sacrifices to defend the country. Some of the soldiers were so excited and even felt nervous to see in person the Filipina Miss Universe while Wurtzbach seemed to enjoy hearing about their stories.
Armed Forces deputy chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Edgar Fallorina thanked Wurztbach for visiting the AFPMC, the first time that a Miss Universe who is a Filipina to take notice of the soldiers’ plight. “Her visit truly boosted the morale and uplifted the spirits of the soldiers as well as their families. We are really grateful to her for this once in a lifetime experience,” Fallorina said.
Col. Joseph M. Acosta, commander, AFP Medical Center head, said that the Miss Universe visit would be beneficial to the well being of their patients. Wurtzbach was presented with gifts consisted of a patch, a nameplate and Philippine flag. Patients and medical personnel were so happy to have their pictures taken with Wurtzbach.
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