President Rodrigo Duterte hosted a dinner at Malacañang to honor modern-day heroes — the wounded-in-action soldiers – in line with the commemoration of the National Heroes Day.
The selected 64 soldiers invited to the banquet were soldiers that were wounded while performing their duties against groups such as the Abu Sayaff and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Western and Central Mindanao.
The Commander-In-Chief re-assured the soldiers that their welfare will be taken cared of under his presidency and that financial support will continue on for the wounded soldiers. The President also promised promotions for the country’s fighters.
“My presidency will take care of you. Wala kayo dapat alalahanin,” the President said.
The head of state also reported that P4.6 billion pesos allotted for the widows and retired soldiers was already released.
President Duterte encouraged the soldiers to rebuild their lives not only for themselves but for the betterment of the nation.
“Do not be too sentimental about it because there is life after being wounded,” said the President.
(Video from RTVM)
http://www.mb.com.ph/president-duterte-honors-wounded-in-action-soldiers-at-palace-dinner/
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