From the Manila Bulletin (Aug 3, 2022): Indonesian gov’t awards PH military officials, officers for rescue of locals from ASG (By Joseph Pedrajas)
The Indonesian government has awarded its highly-regarded token of service to two of the Philippines’ former highest military officials for the successful rescue of three Indonesian fishermen abducted by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in 2019.Indonesian President Joko Widodo, through Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Agus Widjojo, bestowed on former Department of National Defense (DND) chief retired Maj. Gen. Delfin Lorenzana and former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff retired Gen. Cirilito Sobejana the Medal of Peace at its embassy in Manila on Wednesday, August 3.
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Meanwhile, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto awarded the Medal of Dharma Defense to at least 50 Filipino soldiers who were directly involved in the mission.
“The award from the government of Indonesia is a manifestation of the success of effective defense and security cooperation and the good relations between the two countries,” Widjojo said in his remark.
Meanwhile, Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto awarded the Medal of Dharma Defense to at least 50 Filipino soldiers who were directly involved in the mission.
“The award from the government of Indonesia is a manifestation of the success of effective defense and security cooperation and the good relations between the two countries,” Widjojo said in his remark.
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The Medal of Peace or Medali Perdamaian is being given by the Indonesian Head of State to any high-level individual who has greatly contributed in promoting peace, brotherhood, diplomacy and friendship, according to Indonesian Law No. 20 of 2009.
While the Medal of Dharma Defense or Medali Dharma Pertahanan is given by Indonesia’s Minister of Defense to foreign individuals “who are instrumental in enhancing the bilateral cooperation and smooth conduct of activities related to defense and security.”
Lorenzana, in an interview with reporters, said the award he received “is a good thing… because it is a recognition of efforts put by some other people to help each other.”
Three Indonesian fishers were abducted by ASG while fishing in the waters of Tambisan Island in Sabah, Malaysia in 2019 during the time of Lorenza and Sobejana.
Two of the victims were rescued on Dec. 22, 2019 while the other was rescued on Jan. 15, 2020 in a mission that led to the death of one personnel, who was also posthomously awarded, and the wounding of two personnel.
The Medal of Peace or Medali Perdamaian is being given by the Indonesian Head of State to any high-level individual who has greatly contributed in promoting peace, brotherhood, diplomacy and friendship, according to Indonesian Law No. 20 of 2009.
While the Medal of Dharma Defense or Medali Dharma Pertahanan is given by Indonesia’s Minister of Defense to foreign individuals “who are instrumental in enhancing the bilateral cooperation and smooth conduct of activities related to defense and security.”
Lorenzana, in an interview with reporters, said the award he received “is a good thing… because it is a recognition of efforts put by some other people to help each other.”
Three Indonesian fishers were abducted by ASG while fishing in the waters of Tambisan Island in Sabah, Malaysia in 2019 during the time of Lorenza and Sobejana.
Two of the victims were rescued on Dec. 22, 2019 while the other was rescued on Jan. 15, 2020 in a mission that led to the death of one personnel, who was also posthomously awarded, and the wounding of two personnel.
https://mb.com.ph/2022/08/03/indonesian-govt-awards-ph-military-officials-officers-for-rescue-of-locals-from-asg/
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