The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, based
here recently celebrated its 35th anniversary by showcasing its war
fighting equipment, humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities.
Maj. Gen Lysander A. Suerte, commander of 5ID, urged his fellow soldiers to take pride as they have strived to transform the army into a strong and credible public institution.
"As we celebrate our 35 years of existence, we should always remember the sacrifice and heroism shown by our fallen comrades," Suerte told his men.
Director Mary Anne ER. Darauay of the national Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and vice chair of the 5ID Multi-Sector Advisory Board, said soldiers are pride and jewel of the country.
“I will continue to rally with you. We must believe and
ensure that our 18-year ATR will see a victorious end," Darauay
said
This year’s celebration is dubbed as 'Reminiscing the
Past, Celebrating the Present, Securing the Future". Lined-up activities include Inter-Post
Unit Sports Fest, Fun Golf, Fun Shoot, Fellowship Dinner with
Senior Officers, Wreath laying ceremony at Northern Troopers Memorial and
Thanksgiving Mass.
The 5ID was activated on May 15, 1981 at Camp Aquino, Tarlac, served not only the Cagayan Valley region and Cordillera Adminsitrative Region, but also in Mindanao particularly in the areas of Sulu, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga City, Lanao del Sur, and North Cotobato with one brigade headquarters and 3 infantry battalions deployed therein.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/481463368317/army-camp-celebrates-35th-anniversary
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