FALLEN COMRADES. Soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar light candles to remember the heroism of fallen soldiers in commemoration of the National Heroes Day on Monday. (Photo courtesy of 43rd Infantry Battalion)
A unit of the Philippine Army in Northern Samar honored on Monday their comrades, who were killed in a recent clash with the communist terrorist group in Calbayog City, Samar.
In commemoration of the National Heroes Day, soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar lighted candles to remember the heroism of two fallen soldiers.
“Heroes will never be forgotten. As we raise our national flag today, we pause a while for commemorating the deeds of our fallen heroes for their ultimate sacrifices,” 43rd IB commander Lt. Col. Raymundo Picut said.
Two soldiers and two rebels were killed in a clash Friday morning in an upland Olera village in Calbayog City. Killed during the encounter were 2nd Lt. Geroe Jade Nicor and Cpl. Joelito Canico.
The gunbattle lasted for two hours after soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Battalion chanced upon seven members of the communist terrorist group extorting money and food from residents.
“This celebration commemorates the most important historic event of the country in giving due recognition for gallantry and heroism of our troops and the heroes of our country who made way for the freedom of our nation that will never be forgotten and will remain in the hearts of every Filipino people,” Picut added.
Picut encouraged soldiers to be more conscious and be technically proficient in neutralizing their enemies during combat.
“We have techniques, tactics, and procedures, past experiences and lessons learned. By this, we should improve our strategy in order to deliver more results in our campaign in ending the insurgency problem,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office in Palo, Leyte renewed their commitment “to serve and protect” as they paid tribute to all other known and unknown men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
“It is high time to continue emulating our gallant forefathers in defending and protecting what they fought and won for. May the blood of bravery runs towards our Filipino spirits and proudly wave the Philippine banner to all nations,” PNP Eastern Visayas regional director Brig. Gen. Dionardo Carlos said.
According to the Official Gazette website, the National Heroes Day celebration began during the American colonial period. The Philippine legislature, then dominated by pro-independence Filipino leaders, first enacted the holiday into law through Act No. 3827 on Oct. 28, 1931, the government’s official website added.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1078738
In commemoration of the National Heroes Day, soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Battalion (IB) based in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar lighted candles to remember the heroism of two fallen soldiers.
“Heroes will never be forgotten. As we raise our national flag today, we pause a while for commemorating the deeds of our fallen heroes for their ultimate sacrifices,” 43rd IB commander Lt. Col. Raymundo Picut said.
Two soldiers and two rebels were killed in a clash Friday morning in an upland Olera village in Calbayog City. Killed during the encounter were 2nd Lt. Geroe Jade Nicor and Cpl. Joelito Canico.
The gunbattle lasted for two hours after soldiers of the 43rd Infantry Battalion chanced upon seven members of the communist terrorist group extorting money and food from residents.
“This celebration commemorates the most important historic event of the country in giving due recognition for gallantry and heroism of our troops and the heroes of our country who made way for the freedom of our nation that will never be forgotten and will remain in the hearts of every Filipino people,” Picut added.
Picut encouraged soldiers to be more conscious and be technically proficient in neutralizing their enemies during combat.
“We have techniques, tactics, and procedures, past experiences and lessons learned. By this, we should improve our strategy in order to deliver more results in our campaign in ending the insurgency problem,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office in Palo, Leyte renewed their commitment “to serve and protect” as they paid tribute to all other known and unknown men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
“It is high time to continue emulating our gallant forefathers in defending and protecting what they fought and won for. May the blood of bravery runs towards our Filipino spirits and proudly wave the Philippine banner to all nations,” PNP Eastern Visayas regional director Brig. Gen. Dionardo Carlos said.
According to the Official Gazette website, the National Heroes Day celebration began during the American colonial period. The Philippine legislature, then dominated by pro-independence Filipino leaders, first enacted the holiday into law through Act No. 3827 on Oct. 28, 1931, the government’s official website added.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1078738
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