BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 14 -- In line with the celebration of the 27th National Children’s Month, the 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade, Philippine Army welcomed the arrival of the little brigade commander at its camp on November 11, 2019 in Brgy. Bancasi, this city.
Officers and other personnel of the 402nd Brigade warmly greeted Nina Mae Pugtol, from Manila De Bugabos National High School, in a reception line led by Col. Cerilo C. Baloro, Jr., deputy brigade commander, that was followed by a meet and greet session to start the day of being the little commander.
The city government of Butuan through the Council for the Welfare of Children chaired by City Councilor Rema A. Burdeos has partnered with the 402nd Brigade and other government agencies to allow the children to enjoy a day of experiencing the role of being a local official.
It aims to inculcate to the young minds the principle of public service and trigger their interest to join the government service and become a public servant.
Officers and other personnel of the 402nd Brigade warmly greeted Nina Mae Pugtol, from Manila De Bugabos National High School, in a reception line led by Col. Cerilo C. Baloro, Jr., deputy brigade commander, that was followed by a meet and greet session to start the day of being the little commander.
The city government of Butuan through the Council for the Welfare of Children chaired by City Councilor Rema A. Burdeos has partnered with the 402nd Brigade and other government agencies to allow the children to enjoy a day of experiencing the role of being a local official.
It aims to inculcate to the young minds the principle of public service and trigger their interest to join the government service and become a public servant.
Pugtol currently led the Supreme Student Government (SSG) of their school as the president. She was given the opportunity to preside a military-style command conference with unit information briefing presentation held with the presence of all brigade staff officers and attached units of the camp.
“Hadlok man diay mag-preside sa conference kay daghan kag need nga mandoan kung unsa ang angay buhaton arun ma-keep ang peace. The more hinoon na mas na-inspire ko nga mag military. Gusto jud nako mag military kay aside sa taas sweldo kay maka serve pako sa katawhan (I was a bit petrified when presiding because I had to decide and delegate the things that need to be done to enforce peace and security. The more I am inspired and convinced to join the military service, not only for the high salary that I will be earning but more importantly to be able to serve the people and the country),” Pugtol said.
“Hadlok man diay mag-preside sa conference kay daghan kag need nga mandoan kung unsa ang angay buhaton arun ma-keep ang peace. The more hinoon na mas na-inspire ko nga mag military. Gusto jud nako mag military kay aside sa taas sweldo kay maka serve pako sa katawhan (I was a bit petrified when presiding because I had to decide and delegate the things that need to be done to enforce peace and security. The more I am inspired and convinced to join the military service, not only for the high salary that I will be earning but more importantly to be able to serve the people and the country),” Pugtol said.
Also, Pugtol was given a brief orientation on the different individual and crew-served weapons. As the little commander, she visited and inspected different tenant units attached to the brigade and toured around the camp to see the different aspects of soldiery. To conclude her duty, Pugtol was treated with a lunch at the officers’ mess hall.
“Ms. Pugtol was overjoyed upon serving as our little brigade commander and we cannot help but be proud and honored that she was inspired and wanted to be one of us," said Col. Balaoro.
"That only justifies that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is on the right track in its pursuit for peace and development. Sometimes, we need the innocent minds of the children to somehow understand the military profession and recognize the sacrifices and dedicated service that the soldiers had been doing to the people and this country,” he added.
Meanwhile, Brigade Commander Col. Maurito L. Licudine vowed full commitment in upholding the children’s rights. “We are always committed to supporting the children. This is in recognition of the importance of the children in nation-building and as part of our mandate to protect the welfare of the children against those who violate their rights under the provisions of International Humanitarian Law and the fundamental laws of the land,” he said. (Major Francisco P. Garello, Jr., 402nd Bde-CMO Officer/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
“Ms. Pugtol was overjoyed upon serving as our little brigade commander and we cannot help but be proud and honored that she was inspired and wanted to be one of us," said Col. Balaoro.
"That only justifies that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is on the right track in its pursuit for peace and development. Sometimes, we need the innocent minds of the children to somehow understand the military profession and recognize the sacrifices and dedicated service that the soldiers had been doing to the people and this country,” he added.
Meanwhile, Brigade Commander Col. Maurito L. Licudine vowed full commitment in upholding the children’s rights. “We are always committed to supporting the children. This is in recognition of the importance of the children in nation-building and as part of our mandate to protect the welfare of the children against those who violate their rights under the provisions of International Humanitarian Law and the fundamental laws of the land,” he said. (Major Francisco P. Garello, Jr., 402nd Bde-CMO Officer/VLG/PIA-Caraga)
Source: Civil Military Operations, 402nd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army
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