Wounded soldiers honored

From the Sun Star-Davao (Sep 26): Wounded soldiers honored

WHILE the focus of attention of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is centered on the Samal kidnapping of three foreigners and one Filipina, the AFP chief of staff still managed to give recognition to nine soldiers wounded during the performance of their duty.

AFP chief of staff Hernando Iriberri arrived at the Eastern Mindanao Command headquarters in Davao City Friday morning for a command conference with all high-ranking military officials in the region.

The conference centered on the ongoing military operations to rescue the kidnap victims.

Iriberri proceeded to nearby Camp Panacan Naval Hospital to give medals to the wounded personnel.

Captain Boas Alsiyao and Private First Class Ranny Benito were recognized for their heroic action during an ambush in Sitio Pangyan, Barangay Calapagan in Lupon Davao Oriental on September 24, 2015.

Second Lieutenant Noel Manalang Jr., Sgt. Ruel Lavalle, Pfc. Abdurasan Ibnomusa, Pfc. Ravi Pamalison, and Pfc. Mavin L Dancel were meanwhile wounded during an encounter in Barangay Pagan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon on Sept. 20, 2015.

Private First Class Have Fernandez also received the wounded personnel medal for the encounter incident in Sitio Nasilaban, Barangay Palma Gil in Talaingod, Davao Del Norte on Sep. 14, 2015 while Cpl. Renante Paulo claimed an award for his involvement in an encounter in Barangay Golden Valley, Mabini, Compostella Valley Province on Sept. 22, 2015.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/09/26/troops-wounded-during-samal-kidnapping-honored-432564