PRRD vows more aid to soldiers, boosts morale of troops in Capiz .

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 6): PRRD vows more aid to soldiers, boosts morale of troops in Capiz .

The visit of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz Friday has boosted the morale of the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) spearhead troops of the Philippine Army.

In his message, President Duterte reiterated the plan of his government to sustain the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) by providing them with equipment that will put them in the advantage position when they fight the enemies of the state.

“I want you to be well-protected, well taken-cared of, well-motivated and (have) the will to fight,” he stressed.

The President also disclosed his plan to acquire high-tech equipment for the hospital needs of wounded soldiers.

Likewise, the soldiers applauded the declaration of President Duterte to extend support not only to the wounded soldiers but to their families as well. Free education from kindergarten to high school will be provided to members of their families in schools that are nearest to their residence.

Those who are in wheelchair will be trained and endorsed to work in call centers, according to the President.

Meanwhile, Captain Gizelle Lim, acting chief of the public affairs office of the 3ID, said that they were in “high morale” upon hearing the President deliver his message.

She said that although they have been hearing about his commitment already when he spoke in his visit to other camps, it was different hearing it right from him in person.

Lim added that what was very much appreciated by the troops was the President's plan to help the soldiers who are no longer capable of going back to combat operations.

President Duterte made history as the first President of the country to visit the third largest military camp in the country.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1141470401268/prrd-vows-more-aid-to-soldiers-boosts-morale-of-troops-in-capiz