From Malaya Business Insight (Nov 6): 6 soldiers get medals for Marawi liberation
SIX more soldiers were conferred medals yesterday for their role in the liberation of Marawi City from the hands of the Maute terror group last year.
Armed Forces chief Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. conferred the awards after flag-raising at the AFP general headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo.
The six were led by 1Lt. Loui Legarde, of the 2nd Infantry Battalion, who received the Gold Cross Medal, the third highest military decoration for feat in combat.
Four other soldiers received the Gold Cross -- Privates First Class Ericson Sinfuego, Rodel Camat and Christian Hapital, all of 2nd IB; and Cpl. Benjie Ortizano, of the 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion.
A Navy officer, Lt. Ruel Casiple, received the Distinguished Navy Cross.
“They were all part of the combat operations against the Maute-ISIS terrorists that resulted in the neutralization of enemies and recovery of various high-powered and low-powered firearms,” said Col. Noel Detoyato, chief of the AFP public affairs office.
Members of the Maute Group occupied several barangays in Marawi City on May 27 last year. The fighting ended five months later. Nearly 1,000 terrorists, 168 soldiers and policemen, and 47 civilians died in the conflict which also prompted President Duterte to place the entire Mindanao under martial law.
Galvez awarded eight other military personnel and civilian employees during the ceremony for achievements.
“We express our appreciation to every soldier and civilian human resource who gives more than what is required and who delivers more than what is expected,” Galvez told the awardees.
“This is in keeping with our desire to continue advancing the morale and welfare of our personnel for they are the most valuable and most indispensable asset in our organization,” Galvez also said.
Galvez urged soldiers to draw inspiration from the achievements of the awardees and work harder.
“Let their triumphs encourage all of us to work harder, not for the awards and recognition, but because of the fulfillment that a job well done brings to us,” he said.
https://www.malaya.com.ph/business-news/news/6-soldiers-get-medals-marawi-liberation
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