Catanduanes governor conferred AFP award

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 28): Catanduanes governor conferred AFP award

As a testament to the strong partnership between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the provincial government of this island, Governor Araceli Wong recently received the award the armed forces can give to its civilian allies who have rendered extraordinary support to its “Bayanihan Program.”

In ceremonies marking the 28th Foundation Anniversary of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Southern Luzon Command, the AFP conferred on Wong the AFP Bayanihan Award.

The award was presented at Camp Guillermo in Lucena City last Feb. 6.

In a message encrypted in the trophy, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. said that the official was among the civilian partners of AFP who uplifted and supported the spirit and vision of AFP.

In presenting the award, the AFP cited Wong’s implementation of low cost but high-impact projects in Catanduanes.Such projects, the AFP said, directly address poverty, unemployment and injustice, thus, they were “a great help to end insurgency problems in the province.”

Also cited were her advocacies for protection and rehabilitation of the environment, youth development, empowerment of indigenous people and her efforts to improve response capabilities of the province during disasters.

On the other hand, Wong expressed her gratitude to AFP, saying the Bayanihan Award is one of the most important and significant recognitions that she received during her term as governor of the province.

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