Sustained peace and order brings more tourists, investors

From the Philippine Information Agency (Aug 3): Sustained peace and order brings more tourists, investors

Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. praised the 303rd Infantry Brigade (IB) of the Philippine Army for the maintenance of peace and order in Negros Occidental.

During the 30th founding anniversary of the 303rd IB, Gov. Marañon linked the increase of tourist arrivals and the influx of investors coming in the province to the peace and order situation here, a press release from the provincial information office said.

Marañon said both are attributed to the maintenance of peace and order here.

The provincial government also pledged its continuous support to Philippine Army, urging the soldiers to continue the maintenance of peace and order to ensure lasting peace, and in turn, result to progress.

Col. Francisco Delfin, Commander of the 303rd IB, said that the Philippine Army will continue to fulfill their mission as vanguards of peace and order in the Negros Island.

As part of the program at Camp Gerona, Brgy. Minoyan, Murcia town, army officers received awards, specifically Military Commendation Medals and Certificates.

The awardees were 1Lt. Romeo Gumiran, Jr., Sgt. Carmelito Nermal, Cpl. Redgel Alanta-ol, 2Lt. Ma Revekka Knothess Roperos, MSgt. Celestino Achuela, Ltc. Wesly Salvador, SSgt. Jovanie Luberas, and Cpl. Jaymar Lingco.

A Labrador Tracking Dog, named Kodak, was also awarded with the same medal as a member of the K9 Battalion.

Further, a wreath-laying ceremony was held and flowers were offered at the soldiers’ monument, while the officer’s quarters were inaugurated.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2971470207214/sustained-peace-and-order-brings-more-tourists-investors