Wednesday, June 12, 2013

AFP conducts series of pro-flag, patriotism activities

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 12): AFP conducts series of pro-flag, patriotism activities

In line with the country's celebration of the 115th Independence Day Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a series of activities aimed at encouraging more Filipinos to embrace the flag and publicly show patriotism and join the ranks of brave and honorable men and women in uniform.

This includes a series of mall tours which started on June 8 to 12, where participating soldiers were given an opportunity to enlighten the people on the country’s territory and resources.

"Moreover, soldiers and other members of the uniformed services have set up booths for recruitment, exhibit of military equipment and uniforms and other activities that attracted the youth in particular," AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said.

Other activities include the highlighting of the bravery and sacrifices of the Filipino fighting men and women in line with their service to the country and the Filipino people.

Zagala said this emphasizes the soldiers' heroism, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice in serving the country and those who are in harm’s way and continue to risk their lives in protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Soldiers also joined flag-raising ceremonies in leading public schools nationwide on June 3 to mark the formal opening of classes, and June 10 to assist in making students aware of the territory, how uniformed men are doing everything they can to protect it and how ordinary people can be of help.

Soldiers led students in reciting the “Panatang Makabayan” to strengthen and remind everyone of our patriotic oath to embrace and serve our beloved country.

"The participation of the AFP in the celebration of the Philippines Independence Day is to commemorate the Filipinos’ hard-fought independence for our people. This also serves as a fitting testimony of the military’s unwavering perseverance in fulfilling its mandate to protect the people, uphold our sovereignty and territorial integrity, and achieve a just and lasting peace as embodied in the Internal Peace and Security Plan 'Bayanihan'," Zagala concluded.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=533547

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