CAMP EVANGELISTA,
Cagayan de Oro City (DWDD)
– The 4th Infantry Division renewed its vow for the
adherence to the provisions of Human Rights through a ceremonial pledge of
commitment led by Reverent Ricardo Yul Yañez, Senior Minister, UCCP, Cagayan de
Oro City and Atty. Jerefe T Bacang, OIC Regional Director of Commission on
Human Rights Region 10 held at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City.
Rev Yañez graced the ceremonial oath taking for 4ID troops
with a theme “Karapatang Pantao: Igalang, Ipagtanggol, Isakatuparan”. He
said, “You are the protector of every Filipino. We hope that with this renewal
of commitment, People will see a better soldier.
“When I was invited to speak before our soldiers, I remember
that we are people who believe in one God. I saw God-fearing soldiers who
pledged their commitment to protect our people and that is humility.” Rev Yañez
added
Atty Bacang also lauded during her speech, the new
generation soldiers. She said, “It is very important for every member of the
AFP to uphold and respect the Human Rights for this defines your true character
as a soldier of Peace. For the past years, I saw a very drastic change in your
performance. We have observed your strict adherence to these provisions. We are
now facing a different kind of soldiers who are loved by the people.
In response, BGen Paul T Atal, Human Rights officer of 4th Infantry
Division read the message of MGen Oscar T Lactao, Commander of 4ID, he quoted,
“A while ago, we have just renewed our oath of adherence to Human Rights and
committed ourselves to advocating Human Rights. This day is the validation of
our oath in making our Internal Peace and Security Operations, Human
Rights-based, and bound within the purview of Philippine Laws and International
Humanitarian Law; for peace can only be truly just and lasting if it is based
on respect for life, Human Rights, and dignity.”
“Let us never compromise the values that we seek to defend.
For this will be the source of our strength and the weakness of our
adversaries; this will be the key to finally winning just and lasting peace
based on Human Rights and dignity; the peace that our Nation deserves.
After the message, soldiers and guests signed at the wall of
commitment for the renewal of adherence to the provision of Human Rights. 4DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/adhere-and-protect-4id-troops-renewed-vow-for-hr-adherence/
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