Military personnel from different units have donated
Php3,565,410 to the families and loved ones of the 44 Special Action Force
(SAF) killed in the mission which neutralized Malaysian terrorist Zulkipli bin
Hir alias "Marwan" last Jan. 25.
The amount was taken from the monthly subsistence allowance
of Armed Forces of the Philippines
He added that the donation represents the Php30 personal
contribution from the soldiers’ meal allowance.
“We have recognized the financial needs of the family
members who were left by our gallant policemen. This is a simple gesture of
appreciation from their partners from the armed forces,” AFP chief-of-staff
Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang said.
The money was turned over to Philippine National Police
officer-in-charge Deputy Director Leonardo Espina during short ceremonies 8
a.m. at Camp Crame ,
Quezon City
Hand over ceremonies, which Catapang also participated in,
took place at Espina's office.
The AFP also incurred casualties in the subsequent clashes
during the implementation of “all-out offensive” against the Bangsamoro Islamic
Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and terrorists like Basit Usman and Amin Bako in
Maguindanao last Feb. 25 to March 30.
Last March 19, around Php1 million pesos was raised in a
charity event concert dubbed “Songs for Heroes” which was given to families of
the six soldiers who were slain in the encounters.
Part of the proceeds also went to more than 33 other
soldiers who were wounded there.
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