3rd ID hails past and present Filipino soldiers as PHL celebrates 118th Independence Day

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 11): 3rd ID hails past and present Filipino soldiers as PHL celebrates 118th Independence Day

With the Philippines slated to celebrate its 118th Independence Day Sunday, the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division took time to hail the heroism of all Filipino soldiers, both the living and those who have gone ahead.

Lt. Col. Ray Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division public affairs office chief, said this was in-line with this year's theme, “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong,” as the unit intensified collaboration and cooperation with the stakeholders in securing and advancing peace and development in Central and Western Visayas, and pursued reform initiatives in the organization through the Army Transformation Roadmap.

“In the face of any challenge and adversity, your Army here in Central and Western Visayas remains committed to exercise its sworn duties to serve the Visayan people and secure the land. We are likewise fully optimistic that by working together in the spirit of 'Bayanihan', we will be triumphant in attaining just and lasting peace in the region," 3rd Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Harold Cabreros said.

“The independence attained by our forefathers will remain in every soldier’s heart as we continue to emulate their courage and perseverance in the performance of our mission,” he added.

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