Jesus C. Millan, Undersecretary for Civil, Veterans, and
Retirees Affairs, led the veterans and the youth in a “Tribute to all Filipino
Heroes” ceremony on Thursday in the historic Corregidor
Island in Cavite
The ceremony aims to honor all Filipino heroes, patriots and
defenders who fought and died for country’s freedom and liberty.
Millan was introduced by Corregidor Foundation Executive
Director Artemio Matibag as a “gentleman who faithfully adheres to the mantra
‘to succeed the right and honorable way’”.
In his speech, Millan extolled the three posthumous awardees
of the event. “The fight for the ideals of freedom and this sad memory shall be
forever etched in our history. Those who survived continued their struggle and
joined other resistance movement just like what our three awardees courageously
demonstrated — Lt Heracleo Alano earned a Silver Star Award for his gallantry
against superior Japanese dive bombers, Lt Federico Martir after his release
from prison aided in mapping enemy locations and Lt Eliseo Rio demonstrated
gallantry in the battle of the pockets against attacking the enemy forces,” he
said.
The program proper featured a “Tolling of Bell” by Veteran
Leandro T. Pacio, with Maria Lilibeth S. Lapena, student of Florentino Joya
Elementary School , reciting a pledge
extolling those who sacrificed their lives for their love for the Philippines
The event was attended by veterans and other guests who were
ferried by the vessels of the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and Sun
Cruises. The luxury cruise of the veterans via MV Sun Cruiser was made possible
through the sponsorship of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
(PAGCOR), a member of the Technical Working Committee for the conduct of 2016
Philippine Veterans Week.
After the program, a capability demonstration was presented
by the Philippine Navy and the guests were given a tour around the historic
place.
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