Ms. U visit to recognize valor of wounded troops -- AFP

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 27): Ms. U visit to recognize valor of wounded troops -- AFP

Aside from boosting the morale of wounded military personnel now recovering at the AFP Medical Center in V. Luna, Quezon City, the visit of reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach to the facility on Wednesday aims to show that these personnel are not forgotten and are valued as heroes of the nation.

This was stressed by AFP public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato, stressing that Pia's victory in the pageant in December 2015 also "brought inspiration to all Filipinos."

"Her visit is not only words of inspiration but a manifestation that they are not forgotten. Her visit is a message of peace to the peacemakers," he added.

Around 40 wounded troopers in Heroes Ward 3A will be interacting with Wurtzbach around 1:30 p.m.

Her visit there will last for 30 minutes.

AFP Medical Center head Col. Joseph Acosta said Wurtzbach's visit was arranged by the Makati Medical Center Foundation after learning of her intention to visit wounded soldiers at the said hospital.

Aside from battle casualties, Pia will also meet and talk with some HIV patients brought from outside, Acosta stated.

This interaction with non-military HIV victims is part of the Filipina beauty queen's advocacy.

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