Eastmincom asserts role as protector of people and sovereignty

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 13): Eastmincom asserts role as protector of people and sovereignty

A top military commander affirmed the resolve of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as protector of the state and national territory and sovereignty by showing bravery and heroism in the fulfillment of its mission. 

In his statement on the 115th Independence Day commemoration, Major General Ricardo Rainier Cruz, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command said that the soldier is always ready and willing to make sacrifices to protect the interests of the Filipino people. 

He recalled that for many decades, thousands of soldiers offered their lives and died for the country to ensure that citizens have a peaceful and secure environment conducive to national development.

Cruz urged every Filipino to actively participate in protecting the country and making its communities safe.

“Let us all take pride in our freedom not only during the celebration of our Independence but in every waking moment that we have as Filipinos,” he said.

Captain Severino David, deputy commander and spokesperson of the Eastern Mindanao Command said the celebration centered on the theme, “ Kalayaan 2013: Ambagan Tungo sa Malawakang Kaunlaran,” where soldiers actively participated in the Independence Day activities with the city government and the line-government agencies yesterday particularly in the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal Park.

He said the major services of the Armed Forces namely the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Air Force also joined in the static display of hardware and programs showcasing their respective capabilities in a mall along JP Laurel Avenue.

Civil society organizations like the Amnesty International, Brahma Kumaris and the Youth for Peace-Talbos which share a common peace advocacy with the soldiers also supported the event.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=2381371087697