8th ID joins commemoration of Nat'l Human Rights Week

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 8): 8th ID joins commemoration of Nat'l Human Rights Week

The Catbalogan-based 8th Infantry Division on Monday joined the rest of nation in the commemoration of National Human Rights Consciousness Week.

This year's theme is: “Karapatang Pantao: Igalang, Ipagtanggol, at Isakatuparan”.

Major Gen. Jet B. Velarmino, commander of the 8th Infantry Division, spearheaded the event which was also attended by the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the unit.

Brig. Gen. Demy T. Tejares, 8th Infantry Division assistant commander, acting as human rights officer, led the troops in the reading of "Panata sa Karapatang Pantao".

“As we pursue our sincere commitment, I am very aware and respectful of the role of every 'Stormtroopers' to the society and various stakeholders’ effort to broaden people’s awareness on their human rights,” Velarmino said.

 

“It is our duty and mandate to protect and put an end to this impunity and cultivate a culture of respect to human rights in all levels of our Command,” he added.

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