Año gives early Christmas present to battle casualties

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 23): Año gives early Christmas present to battle casualties

Soldiers wounded in the ongoing campaign against terrorists and lawless elements were given an early Christmas present by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Eduardo M. Año Thursday.

These gallant, who are now undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the AFP Medical Center in V. Luna, Quezon City, were given cash incentives, Christmas presents, and Noche Buena packages by the AFP chief.

AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said the gifts are to honor the sacrifices and gallantry showed by these wounded troops in fulfilling their constitutional mandate.

Aside from Año, Major Service commanders, AFP Surgeon General paid their respects and compliments to these brave troops who are now confined at the AFP Medical Center's Heroes Ward.

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