Monday, February 16, 2015

Gen. Catapang awards merit medals to 8 officers and enlisted men of 2ID

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 17): Gen. Catapang awards merit medals to 8 officers and enlisted men of 2ID

CAMP CAPINPIN, TANAY, Rizal -- General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) awarded Military Merit Medals to eight Officers and Enlisted Personnel who recently recovered High Powered Firearms in General Nakar, Quezon during his visit to the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division (2ID) based in Camp Gen Mateo Capinpin, Sampaloc Village, Tanay, Rizal on Monday..

Catapang was accorded with military honors led by Brigadier General Romeo G. Gan, who is the newly installed as the 36th Commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, PA in a turned over ceremony last February 3, 2015.

In his talk with the Jungle Fighters, Gen. Catapang emphasized the AFP’s major thrusts under his leadership and urged the troops to strictly adhere to the AFP’s slogan of “Kawal DISIPLINADO, bawal ABUSADO, dapat ASINTADO” for them to be respectful of human rights, adhere to international humanitarian law and rule of law, as well as the rules of engagement of the IPSP Bayanihan.

He congratulated the officers and men of 2ID led by BGen Gan for the job well done. He urged the troops to continue efforts on Bayanihan, pursuing the AFP Transformation Roadmap and maintain good rapport with the civilian stakeholders in achieving peace in the region.

He said the soldiers will closely coordinate with the local governments to help build “bridges for peace”, “schools for peace”, “hospitals for peace”, and “roads for peace”. Also of paramount consideration under his leadership is enhancing humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities of the armed forces.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=736368

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