Saturday, October 3, 2015

8th ID welcomes 172 newly-recruited troopers

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 3): 8th ID welcomes 172 newly-recruited troopers

The Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division formally welcomed 172 candidate soldiers during short ceremonies Friday.

These newly-recruited troopers are now members of Philippine Army Candidate Soldier Course Class 395-2015.

Capt. Andrew Linao, 8th Infantry Division public affairs office chief, said the 172 recruits are between 18 and 26 years old.

All will be receiving a monthly allowance of Php11,265.

8th Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Jet Velarmino said the recruits would be molded and trained to become disciplined military personnel to secure the people of Region 8 against enemies who vehemently destroy and violate human’s rights.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=811215

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