2 soldiers from 10th ID feted

From the Sun Star-Davao (Dec 24): 2 soldiers from 10th ID feted

TWO soldiers belonging to the 10th Infantry Division (ID) were awarded for their achievements and outstanding performances in line with their respective duties for the past year.

President Benigno Aquino III awarded the medals to 2nd Lieutenant Rezel Faith Sela of the 1002nd Infantry Brigade and Private First Class (PFC) Ronie Gusto of the 73rd Infantry Division (ID) during the celebration of the 80th Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Day held at the Haribon Hangar in Clark Base, Pampanga last December 21.

Sela received the Meritorious Achievement Medal for her outstanding achievement for serving as the platoon leader for the Peace and Development Team.

Through her platoon's effort, they established a P1.8-million elementary school as well as other livelihood and entry of basic services for the Indigenous People (IPs) in Sarangani.

Gusto, for his part, received the gold cross medal, the third highest combat award for the AFP, for showing gallantry in action during an encounter with the New People's Army (NPA) that led to the deaths of seven communist rebels, including the secretary of Guerilla Front 75 of the Far South Mindanao Region.

Gusto also seized nine rifles including six M16s, two AK47, and one M653 rifle.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2015/12/24/2-soldiers-10th-id-feted-448633