For their outstanding efforts in securing peace in Southeastern Mindanao , Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang lauded all the officers and
enlisted personnel of the Davao City-based Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC).
The AFP chief expressed his appreciation to all EMC
personnel during his visit to Eastern Mindanao Command headquarters at Naval
Station Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao
City
Catapang was welcomed and briefed on the EMC security
situation by Lt. Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad, the area commander.
Col. Romeo S. Brawner Jr, EMC spokesperson, brushed aside
that the visit is about loyalty check amidst coup rumors.
"This is not a loyalty check but this is part of his
routine as chief-of-staff to be personally updated on the efforts on the
ground. And besides, our officers and soldiers are very professional and loyal
to the chain of command and the constitution," he added.
Catapang also lauded the EMC for the good working relation
with the Philippine National Police in the maintenance of peace and security in
Southeastern Mindanao area.
"I came here not only to check on how you’re doing in
bringing peace to our community but also to congratulate you. Your
accomplishments are also attributed to your good working relationship with the
PNP, which is a manifestation of our professionalism in the security
sector," he stressed.
The visit came after joint AFP-PNP repulsed the attack of
the New People's Army on the Mati City Police Station that resulted to the
death of four soldiers and one NPA bandit, and the capture of an NPA leader.
Catapang also took the chance to personally award medals to
12 personnel of units under EMC for their respective individual
accomplishments.
Awardees for gallantry in action were given to Capt. Angelo
Jose T. Gomez, 2nd Lt. Franz Arwin Balmaceda, Pfc. Ronnie R. Gusto, Pfc. Romeo
F. Lipanda, and 2nd Lt. Jerson F. Sanchez.
While awardees for outstanding achievement in socio-economic
development are Cmdr. Manuel L. Gimena and CPO Rolando A. Romero.
The awardees for meritorious accomplishment involving risk
of life but not in direct conflict with the adversary are Major Mark Anthony U.
Ruby, 2nd Lt. Rodolfo L. Ubando Jr, Pfc. John Russel F. Veran and Cpl. Tristan
H. Alac.
The awardee for meritorious in action is Lt. Col. Pablo
Rustria Jr.
Meanwhile Catapang promoted Sanchez to first lieutenant for
his meritorious act during an encounter in Tugas, Datal Anggas in the town of Alabel , Sarrangani
Province
"I was directed by the President to promote you to 1st
lieutenant" Catapang declared.
Sanchez led the troops of 73rd Infantry Battalion who
encountered NPA bandits that led to the killing of seven NPA bandits, wherein
five were identified as leaders, recovery of nine high powered firearms and
subversive documents.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=737232
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