President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Lapu lapu with the rank of Kampilan to a hero soldier, 5th ID, PA at Camp Melchor dela Cruz in Isabela, Tuesday, Sept. 18. (Photo by Oliver T. Baccay/PIA 2)
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred Order of Lapu-Lapu with the rank of Kampilan to four hero soldiers who were seriously wounded in bloody clashes against the New People’s Army (NPA) in this province and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Jolo, Sulu.
The President conferred the award Tuesday, Sept 18 during his visit to the 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army troop at Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Isabela.
The awardees were Sgt. Arnold Mangawit who was injured in an encounter with the NPAs in Jones town on August 10 this year, Sgt. Reynald Tumanguil who fought with NPAs in Echague town on September 3, Pfc. Sergio Cawad and Pfc. Jaymar Oligo who joined the government troop against the ASG in Jolo, Sulu last June 9 and June 30.
The Order of Lapu-Lapu with Kampilan Rank medal is awarded to officials and personnel of the government and private individuals, who were seriously wounded, injured or suffered great loss of property as a direct result of their participation in an activity pursuant to a campaign or advocacy of the President.
Duterte lauded the bravery of the soldiers for keeping peace and security of the nation.
“We honor the sacrifices of our wounded and fallen soldiers who have fought for the freedom we currently enjoy,” Duterte said as he stressed that the medals given to the four wounded soldiers are proofs of the soldiers’ patriotism and bravery in facing danger.
He also commended the active involvement and relentless efforts of the 5th Infantry Division against the various threat groups in its area of operations.
“The presence of the NPA surrenders is proof of the 5th ID’s achievement and collective resolve to restore peace in our land,” Duterte said
He further lauded 5th ID’s effort in convincing almost a hundred of NPAs who surrendered to return to the folds of the law and the recovery of 45 firearms.
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1012950
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