Sunday, March 8, 2015

Recognitions bestowed on 2 AFP woman officers

From the Manila Bulletin (Mar 8): Recognitions bestowed on 2 AFP woman officers

In line with the observance of the 2015 Women’s Month celebration, two female military officers received recognitions for being the first female Battery Commander of the Philippine Army and for leading community activities.

The Artillery Foundation of the Philippines,  Incorporated (AFPI) bestowed the Noble Order of General Arturo T. Enrile on Maj. Lourdes Osias Guevarra and Maj. Leah Lorenzo Santiago during the celebration of its 78th founding anniversary on March 7 held at the Philippine Army Officers Clubhouse in Fort Bonifacio.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, Gen. Gregorio Pio P. Catapang, Jr. presented the awards to Guevarra and Santiago.

The said award is in due recognition for the accomplishments of the active, retired and reservist artillery personnel, who excel in leadership and management, as well as, in artillery operations.

Guevarra received the award for being the first female Battery commander of the Philippine Army in 1998, a position she held for two years during the all-out military offensives in North Cotabato.

As Battery commander, she was also bestowed the Gold Cross Medal, the highest military award for combat operations, for her astounding feat in combat support to the infantry units in providing timely and first-round “target hit” artillery fires.

Santiago was recognized for her performance as Battery commander in the province of Rizal.

“In the absence of fire support missions in 2005, Santiago led her unit to initiate community activities that integrated the efforts of local government units, agencies and the private sectors that alleviated its economic condition,” according to a statement released by the Army Artillery Regiment.

“Her efforts became a template which was emulated by various military units,” it added.

Santiago was also the first female Army officer who led an Infantry Company in 1998 during the all-out offensives in Lanao del Sur.

http://www.mb.com.ph/recognitions-bestowed-on-2-afp-woman-officers/

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