Kalinaw News: Former NPA leader leads 107-strong graduates of Candidate Soldier Course in 10ID

From Kalinaw News (Dec 10, 2022): Former NPA leader leads 107-strong graduates of Candidate Soldier Course in 10ID

MAWAB, Davao de Oro – Former Guerilla Front Secretary of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) now became a full-fledged member of the Philippine Army after completing the Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) cross-trained with Infantry Orientation Course (INFOC) during the Graduation Ceremony held at Sgt Demerin Grandstand, Camp General Manuel T Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao De Oro on December 10, 2022.

Private Kurt Russel O Sosa formerly known as alias “Ugnay” was the former Deputy Secretary of the dismantled Sub-Regional Committee 4 and Secretary of the Guerilla Front 3, but now a bonafide soldier of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division. Private Sosa also became the Class President out of 107 graduates, of which 89 are males and 18 are females, who all belong to CSC “KATALAS” Class of 741 – 2022 and INFOC Class 26 – 2022. Likewise, along with Private Sosa were another three (3) former rebels and nine (9) Indigenous Peoples.

Meanwhile, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin congratulated not only the graduates but also the parents and loved ones for the support they provided to the trainees.

“Our profession as a soldier will not make us rich. However, if we perform our duties and responsibilities with utmost nobility, this will give us a more fulfilled life than anyone else,” MGen Mempin added.

In her message, Davao De Oro Governor Dorothy M Gonzaga expressed her gratitude to the graduates for their decision in joining the profession of arms to serve the Filipino people.

“Overwhelmed ang akong kasingkasing kay karong adlawa nahimo kong kabahin sa inyong graduation. Natagaan kog chansa na mosulti sa inyo sa akong kalipay na nadungagan na pud ang atong mga heroes sa atong kinabuhi ug sa atong nasud,” (Today, my heart is overwhelmed because I became part of your graduation. This became an avenue in expressing my gratitude knowing that we have another set of heroes for ourselves and for our country) Gov Gonzaga added.

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