Senate commends 10 soldiers for helping 'Yolanda' victims

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 19): Senate commends 10 soldiers for helping 'Yolanda' victims

The Senate approved on Wednesday a resolution commending 10 soldiers who risked their own lives to save the residents of Guiuan, Samar from the wrath of super typhoon "Yolanda" last year.

Authored by Sen. Lourdes Nancy Binay, the Senate Resolution 415 aims to recognize the "incredible acts of bravery" performed by the soldiers of the 14th Infantry Battalion in the wake of the devastating typhoon.

"The soldiers had rendered service beyond the call of duty by courageously risking their own lives in securing the safety of the people of Guiuan and by helping them in the search and rescue of their loved ones," Binay said in her resolution.

She said the soldiers, who were based in Samar, also provided security to relief operations and travelled to far-flung areas to bring relief goods to the victims.

"The Senate recognizes the heroic acts of individuals who personify Filipino altruism and emulate the spirit of bayanihan. The soldiers deserve the tribute and recognition to all Filipinos," Binay said.

Commended were Cpl. Emerson P. Mendoza, Pfc. Jomar Jay Radin, Pfc. Michael G. Punzalan, Pfc. Marlon F. Sarino, Pfc. Elvin M. Hugo, Pfc. Jay R. Obrar, Pfc. Rando Soria, Pfc. Richard D. Salanguste, Pfc. Reynante Abunda and Pfc. Dalmacio Bondocan.

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