Bishop of Calbayog Most Rev. Isabelo Abarquez warmly welcomed by MGen. Jet Velarmino and the Division Staff during his arrival as Guest of Honor and Speaker on the 8ID's 28th Founding Anniversary celebration on August 1, 2016.
By DPAO, 8ID PA
August 9, 2016
The kick-off of the 28th Founding Anniversary started with a
series of events such as: Trail Bike Challenge; Badminton Challenge; Squad
Challenge; Tactical Challenge 2; Ethnic Variety Show; Wreath Laying Ceremony;
Awarding of Medals and Plaque of Recognition to the soldiers and civilian
stakeholders, including formal dinner with military officers and senior NCOs to
include LGUs, CSOs and Non-Government Agencies who supported the 8th ID in
attaining lasting peace in the Region.
The event was highlighted with a wreath-laying ceremony led
by Most Rev. Isabelo C Abarquez D.D, Bishop, Calbayog City
and Major General Jet B. Velarmino, Commander 8ID, in honor to the fallen
comrade-in-arms and in recognition of the soldiers' heroism and ultimate
sacrifice in pursuit of peace in Region VIII. The ceremony was attended and
witnessed by the soldiers' loved ones, officers, soldiers and civilian
employees of the Command.
Another highlight of the activities was the awarding to
deserving personnel who have shown meritorious achievement in both combat and
non-combat role that significantly contributed to the overall success of the
Command's mission.
In addition, civilian stakeholders, who contributed to the
accomplishments of the Command mission, namely: Hon. Ronald Aquino of Calbayog
City; Mr. Harry Rhumor, Mr. Vince Yulo, Mr. Alvin Lao Hoo, Ms. Christine Caidic
of Multi Sector Advisory Board, Director Edgar Posadas of Office of the Civil
Defense Region 8, Shintaro Palermo, Sherlock Codilla, Senior Manager for
security of the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refinery (PASAR) were also
awarded with plaques of recognition during the event.
Gracing the 28th Founding Anniversary of 8ID were the
presence of Most Rev. Isabelo C Abarquez, Bishop Diocese of Calbayog City as
the Guest of Honor and Speaker; Major General Jet B. Velarmino, Commander 8ID;
Hon. Sharee Ann Tan- Delos Santos, Governor of Samar represented by Hon. Jimboy
T. Tan, Vice Governor of Samar; Brigadier General Herminigildo C. Aquino,
former 803rd Brigade Commander; Brigadier General Leoncio A. Cirunay, former
Commander, 801st Infantry Brigade and Brigadier General Dinoh A. Dolina, former
Commander, 802nd Infantry Brigade and media personalities.
Major General Velarmino, said that the Command has
accomplished much in performing its mandate task of protecting the people and
the communities, because of the soldiers for peace.
On the other hand, Most Rev. Bishop Abarquez said, "It
is my prayer that our Philippine Army will continue to serve with honor and
integrity for God, Country and people."
Your Philippine Army will continue to uphold its unwavering
commitment as the protector and servant of the people not only in Eastern Visayas but to the Filipino as a whole.
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