The gallant and brave soldiers of 301st Infantry (Bayanihan)
Brigade of the Philippine Army were reminded of their oath to the people during
the celebration of their 32nd founding anniversary on Monday.
“You are here to serve the people. Your commitment is with
the people. That is your oath so you serve them well. As much as possible, you
serve them with efficiency, competency, honesty and integrity,” stressed
Governor Arthur Defensor Sr.
The governor, who was the guest of honor and speaker during
the event, also emphasized that the soldiers these days are no longer soldiers
of war but soldiers of peace.
The 301st IB under Col. Eric C. Uchida is operating in the
whole Islands of Panay and Guimaras in Western Visayas .
Both the islands remained relatively peaceful for the past
years despite the presence of insurgents.
Such affirmation, however, is not yet enough, according to
Defensor, who is current chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council.
“We still have to seek for just and lasting peace in this
country,” he said as he raised his concern over the recent events in Mindanao where 44 members of SAF were killed.
The disastrous mission was unfortunate and is becoming a
stumbling block to the quest for peace with Moro rebels.
“But I believe that we can survive this crisis. We shall
seek for the truth and justice. Our soldiers, our policemen and our people will
never forgive us if we cannot,” he said.
Before he ends, the governor thanked the Philippine Army,
especially the 301st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division of their support to
the provincial government during and after Super Typhoon Yolanda.
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