CAMP SANG-AN, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur | The 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division promoted and recognized the medical frontliners during the simultaneous Flag Raising for the 122nd Independence Day held here at the grandstand early morning today, June 12, 2020.
Maj. Gen. Gene M. Ponio, commander of 1ID, pinned the Lieutenant Colonel ranks to Maj. Jussel Parlan and Maj. Romulo Aujero of the Kuta Major Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital and 1st Dental Detachment respectively.
Together with Maj. Parlan, eight officers, six enlisted personnel and three civilian human resource were awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation for their invaluable services rendered as medical frontliners and delivering essential health services to the personnel assigned and operationally controlled by the command.
In his message, Maj. Gen. Ponio congratulated the newly promoted officers and thanked them as well as their personnel for their efficient and effective management in significantly mitigating the spread of the disease in the camp despite one officer was infected with the virus.
He further read the message of Lt. Gen. Gilbert I Gapay, Commanding General, Philippine Army.
“This commemoration reminds us foremostly of the essence of our nationhood-our people who fought for freedom and recognition for the first ever democracy in Asia. Time and again, we rise up and assert our right for self-determination throughout the years”, said Lt. Gen. Gapay.
“In the New Normal, Liberation takes on a different challenge. While we face the COVID-19 pandemic, we also deal with terrorism and heal our soldiers’ inner wounds incurred in the performance of their duty”, Lt. Gen. Gapay added.
The activity was then followed with a “Brigada Hospital” where troops cleaned the vicinity of the infirmary, a gesture of gratitude for their indispensable services.
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