From the Manila Bulletin (Jan 15): 237 new recruits beef up Army battalions in Mindanao
Camp Bancasi, Butuan City – In line with the campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under its development support and security plan “Kapayapaan,” 237 new recruits in the Army were deployed on Saturday in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga Region 13) and Northern Mindanao (Region 10).
The deployment of the new soldiers will beef up the strength and capability of the battalions that are conducting Community Support Programs (CSPs) in Caraga region and Northern Mindanao region, according to Maj. Gen. Benjamin R. Madrigal Jr., commanding general of the Northeastern and Northern Mindanao Fourth Infantry (Diamond) Division (4th ID), yesterday.
“Carry out the professionalism of a Filipino soldier and always be guided about our policy – maintain discipline at all times and do not violate human rights,” emphatically stressed by the 4th ID, during the send-off ceremony on Saturday.
Several local chief executives and officials from the different provinces, cities and municipalities in two regions also participated in the send-off ceremony, where some of them delivered their respective messages.
“To all our stakeholders, in front of you are the new soldiers that are ready to serve and fulfill their duty with the best of their abilities. They represent the new generation set of soldiers who will serve as partners for positive change and are active partners for the achievement of lasting peace and prosperity for our Country,” Madrigal said.
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