Youths told to show patriotism through community service

Manila, Jan. 22 -- Extending help through community service is patriotism.

In the wake of Taal Volcano's eruption and its magmatic activity, the Philippine Air Force-Civil Military Operations (PAF-CMO) and its newly launched Supreme Student Council Society of the Philippines (SSCSP) composed of student leaders, conducted relief operations for the affected families in Batangas province.

PAF-CMO Civil Affairs Squadron Commander 2Lt. Rex Amante said the youth should be encouraged to do community service, instead of joining militant groups.

"Exposing to help our fellow man in times of crisis develops patriotism and could be an eye-opener on what's going on our society," Amante said.

He said taking students to community service allows them t...