CATBALOGAN City, Feb. 10 (PIA) – A total of 190 new candidate soldiers of the Philippine Army took their oath of duty on Friday, February 7, at the Army’s 8th Infantry Division Grandstand in Catbalogan City.
The oath taking ceremony was immediately followed by the opening of the Philippine Army Candidate Soldier Course Class 633 – 2020.
In his welcome message, Col. Perfecto P. Peñaredondo, chief of staff of 8ID said, “We were fair, firm and friendly in our selection so that as they embark in the next six months of training, they will be transformed from boys to men of honor, duty and patriotism.”
Meanwhile, Gov. Reynolds Michael T. Tan, in his inspirational message said, “I am one with you in all the endeavors of the Philippine Army. We have always been and we will always be one with you especially now that EO 70 is in place. We should work together - the local leadership, the local government unit and the Army.
“We should all strive to end communist insurgency here in Samar,” Tan added.
On the other hand, Brig. Gen. Ramil M. Bitong AFP, Assistant Division Commander of 8ID and keynote speaker said that being enrolled in the Philippine Army Candidate Soldier Course is a once in a lifetime event.
"As public servants, patriotism is one of the most important things. I admire your love for the country," Gov. Michael Tan said while boosting the morale of the candidate soldiers. (Photo courtesy of 8ID, Philippine Army)
“Today you are to leave your previous lifestyle, your comfort zones and learn to live with the level of discipline and courtesy expected from a soldier,” BGen Bitong added.
He also reminded them that the process won’t be easy and far from the life they have been accustomed to. He also stressed that one must be bold, courageous and persistent in joining the Philippine Army.
He also reminded them that the process won’t be easy and far from the life they have been accustomed to. He also stressed that one must be bold, courageous and persistent in joining the Philippine Army.
BGen Ramil M. Bitong thanked the parents of the candidate soldiers for entrusting their children to the 8ID. He asked for their continuous support to their children especially now that they will become soldiers. (Photo courtesy of 8ID, Philippine Army)
The 190 candidate soldiers came from different provinces all over the country, 135-Samar; 43-Leyte; 1-Iloilo; 2-Cebu; 1-Negros Oriental; 2-Luzon and 6 from Mindanao.
After completing and passing the rigid training, the Candidate Soldiers will then be enlisted into the Philippine Army with the rank of Private. (GMT/PIA-Samar)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1034312
After completing and passing the rigid training, the Candidate Soldiers will then be enlisted into the Philippine Army with the rank of Private. (GMT/PIA-Samar)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1034312
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