Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Pangilinan, 24 others awarded during PA's 119th founding anniversary

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 22): Pangilinan, 24 others awarded during PA's 119th founding anniversary

Major Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan, commander of the Maguindanao-based 6th Infantry Division, was awarded the "Gawad sa Kapayapaan" for his efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation and development in Central Mindanao.

This took place during the 119th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army (PA) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City Tuesday.

Aside from Pangilinan, 24 personnel and civilians were recognized during the anniversary celebration.

This include Col. Juvymax R Uy who was conferred with the Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Legionnaire) for his services as Group Commander of the PA Intelligence and Security Group; and Col. Francisco D. Millare, Commanding Officer of the 77th Infantry Battalion, who was given the Outstanding Achievement Medal.

Meanwhile, the Distinguished Conduct Star was given to 1st Lt. Dionizer Mark O. Delos Santos, the then platoon leader of the 41st Infantry Battalion, 5th Infantry Division.

Lt. Col. Rosendo C. Abad Jr. received the Distinguished Service Star for his services as the former Group Commander of the 6th Special Forces Company, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Special Operations Command.

The Gold Cross Medal was awarded to 2nd Lt. Franz Arvin R. Balmaceda of the 73rd Infantry Battalion, 10th Infantry Division and Cpl. Cliforduin O. Bade of the 8th Scout Ranger Battalion, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Special Operations Command.

Other awardees include Lt. Col. Wilfredo B. Manalang, who received the Military Achievement Medal; Col. Cirilito E Sobejana, receiving the "Gawad sa Kaunlaran"; Pfc. Leonel G. Torrel, who was awarded with the Bronze Cross Medal; Sgt. Victorio M. Ang, receiving the Military Merit Medal; CAFGU Active Auxiliary Gregorio P. Laginan, who received "Kagitingan sa Barangay" (Maginoo) award; Pfc. Erenio S. Besonia Jr., the Philippine Army Enlisted Personnel of the Year; CAA Sandy P. Sentelices, the Philippine Army CAFGU Active Auxiliary of the Year; Nelda V. Maghanoy, Philippine Army Model Supervisor of the Year; Virginia H. De Luna, Philippine Army Model Employee of the Year; 1st. Abdul K. Dumpao, Philippine Army Best Reservist of the Year; Cadet First Class Jestoni R. Kimpalong, Philippine Army Best ROTC Male Cadet of the Year; and Cadet First Class Jenny Joy V. Tindaan, Philippine Army Best ROTC Female Cadet of the Year.

A Command Plaque was given to the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental, Sigma Alpha Sorority - UP Los Baños Chapter, SPO3 Ezrael D Lantingan of the Alabel Municipal Police Station in Sarangani Province, Atty. Angelito W. Chua of the PAG-IBIG Fund, and Edwin Mateo Caliolio of the Southern City Colleges in Zamboanga City.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=869066

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