Kalinaw News: Seven Personnel promoted to next ranks, Human Rights Consciousness week observed

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 9, 2020): Seven Personnel promoted to next ranks, Human Rights Consciousness week observed



ISABELA CITY, Basilan — The 4th Special Forces Battalion (4SFBN) joins the nation in the observance of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week through the conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony where they also conducted the donning of ranks to the seven newly promoted personnel here at the Headquarters in Barangay Cabunbata, Isabela City on Monday, 07 November 2020.

This year’s National Human Rights Consciousness Week will be observed from 04 to 10 December, in commemoration of the 72nd Anniversary of the adaptation, proclamation and signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with the theme: “Karapatan at Pagbangon sa Lahat ng Panahon / Recover Better – Stand-Up for Human Rights”.

The Flag Raising Ceremony was led by Lieutenant Colonel Alex D. Ampati, the Commanding Officer of the 4th Special Forces Battalion. During his message, he emphasized the importance and strict observance of human rights and rules of engagement in the execution of military duties.

“Ang sundalo ngayon ay katuwang ng mamamayan sa pagsulong at pagrespeto sa mga karapatang pantao”, Lt. Col. Ampati said in his speech.

Simultaneous with the flag raising ceremony, 4SFBN also donned ranks to its seven deserving personnel who were promoted to the next higher ranks. Lt. Col. Ampati personally donned the ranks of Master Sergeant (MSg), Staff Sergeant (SSg) and Sergeant (Sgt) respectively, as cited in the promotion orders from the Headquarters, Philippine Army.

Lt. Col. Ampati congratulated and praised the hard work of the promoted troops and emphasized the responsibilities attached to their new ranks.

The Philippine Army continues to recognize the efforts of its organic personnel who works for the attainment of peace in their respective assignments, and recommends promotion to those who deserves it.

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