Appointment of lady officer to head Haiti contingent shows gender equality in PHL military

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 29): Appointment of lady officer to head Haiti contingent shows gender equality in PHL military

The appointment of Capt. Luzviminda Camacho as the commander of the 17th Armed Forces of the Philippines contingent to the United Nations Peace Keeping Force to Haiti only shows that the Philippine military establishment practices gender equality, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said Tuesday.

Camacho is the first ever lady officer to be appointed to such post.

"This is a good example of (gender) equality," he added.

Gazmin added that this also shows that if you have the necessary talent and skills, you will be given important positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, regardless of your gender.

Camacho's group left for their Haiti mission Tuesday afternoon.

The 17th all Navy contingent will be tasked to provide perimeter security to the Force Headquarters of the UN Mission to Haiti, provide administrative and logistics clerical services to the Force Headquarters, operate their military vehicles, and provide VIP security to specified personalities by the Force Headquarters.

They are expected to serve their tour in Haiti for 6 to 9 months.

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