From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 18): Top army honcho lauds Stormtroopers for gains
The Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Lt General Eduardo Ano inspired army elements at the 8th Infantry Division, Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City.
The army official proudly bared that the army is gaining headway with its Bayanihan Internal Peace and Security Program (IPSP) with a number of municipalities and provinces in Eastern Visayas being declared as Insurgency-Free.
“The number of our peace and development partners keep on increasing and enemy firepower have been reduced significantly,” said Ano. As to the modernization program, he said that they have acquired Airtronic RPG-7s from the US to replace the M16s and M67 recoilless rifles.
In addition, they already have M113A2 armored personnel cariers (APCs) with modern fire control and thermal imaging equipment for greater mobility and firefighting capabilities.
Close to 60 thousand new R4 carbines have also been added to their firepower and some tactical radios, field ambulances, light utility vehicles and engineering equipment.
Ano also met with the press where he answered questions on insurgency and even peace issues in Mindanao. He also met with the ordinary soldiers to determine the issues confronting those on the ground. The general also awarded some ‘heroes’ who have bravely risked their lives to pursue the insurgents.
The top army brass highlighted the increase in salaries of the soldiers and additional benefits that give them inspiration to be more passionate in their jobs.
He also commended the Stormtroopers led by Major General Jet Velarmino for their passion in serving the people with the highest standard of honor, dedication to duty and professionalism to contain insurgents while extending humanitarian assistance during disaster and calamities. “Our people expect no less of all of us, and I know that you will further consecrate yourselves in defending democracy, and you will fight to preserve our gains,” the general concluded his message.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1221455757790/top-army-honcho-lauds-stormtroopers-for-gains
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