Sunday, June 12, 2016

Mindanao Army general: "Remember our fallen comrades as we celebrate Independence"

From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 12): Mindanao Army general: "Remember our fallen comrades as we celebrate Independence"

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- Major General Eduardo Pangilinan on Sunday urged soldiers of the 6th Infantry "Kampilan" Division to remember fallen comrades who offered their lives for the pursuit of peace in Mindanao as the Army division honors Philippine heroes for shedding blood in the name of Philippine Independence.

Speaking during the 6th ID Independence Day celebration here, Pangilinan said the Filipino should not forget the blood offered by Filipino great leaders.

"Sa ating pagdiriwang na ito, naway gamitin nating inspirasyon ang mga sakripisyo ng ating mga ninuno na nagdulot at nagbigay sa atin ng tinatamasang kapayapaan at katiwasayan sa ngayon (As we celebrate independence, we Filipinos should not forget the sacrifices offered by out ancestors, and be inspired by them because that sacrifices led to the freedom that we enjoy now)," the 6ID commander said.

At 7:30 a.m., Pangilinan led the flag raising ceremony attended by the officers and men of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army.

During the ceremony, Pangilinan read the message of the acting Chief of Staff Gen. Glorioso Miranda. He then delivered his own message to 6th ID troopers.

Pangilinan also urged the troops to stay focus in their individual mandate and to remain steadfast in their given work and responsibilities.

Pangilinan also recognized the "Kampilan" soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the past and current campaigns that the command have undertaken in order to ensure that peace, progress and freedom thrives in Central Mindanao.

"Remember our fallen comrades, they offered lives in the name of peace and freedom," he said.

The activity is annually conducted in order to give recognition to the efforts of the Filipino heroes who were responsible for the country's freedom today.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=894279

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