The 8th Infantry Division (8th ID), Philippine Army joined
on Tuesday the commemoration of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week.
The celebration anchored on the theme: “Karapatang Pantao:
Igalang, Ipagtanggol, at Isakatuparan” was spearheaded by Major Gen. Jet B.
Velarmino 8th ID commander.
It was attended by the officers, enlisted personnel and
civilian employees of the Command.
Brig. Gen. Demy Tejares, assistant division commander, 8ID,
PA as Human Rights Officer, led the troops in the reading of Panata sa
Karapatang Pantao during the program.
“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,” Maj.
Gen. Jet B. 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,” Velarmino added.
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