Several lawmakers led by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez commended the bravery of 40-man Filipino peacekeeping troops who pulled the “greatest escape” last month after battling the Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights.
after pulling off the “greatest escape” from
the Golan Heights while another batch of
peacekeepers (below) will see action
in Haiti a few days after Monday’s send-off
ceremony at the Villamor Airbase. AFP
“The AFP will continue to support the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations,” said military chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang. “
As a force provider, it is an honor to train, equip and deploy members of the military to represent the country to these missions,” Catapang said.
In the House, Romualdez as independent minority bloc together with Rep. Ben Evardone urged the House leadership to commend the Filipino soldiers for their gallant stand in fighting Syrian rebels who tried to overrun the UN camp in the Golan Heights.
“Our peacekeeping troops deserve commendation for the bravery, courage and professionalism they displayed during the attack despite being outnumbered by the heavily armed Syrian rebels. Their refusal to surrender in carrying their mandate is very laudable,” Romualdez said.
“They demonstrated the military’s core values of courage and commitment of the country for showing highest levels of professionalism and competence. Surely, they would be admired by their peers worldwide,” Romualdez added.
For his part, Evardone filed House Resolution 1517 to commend the “unparalleled valour and firm commitment” of the Filipino soldiers.
http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/09/23/ph-force-in-golan-lauded-new-team-off-to-haiti/
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