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AFP awards Ramon Ang for support in COVID19 efforts
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CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recognized San Miguel Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer, Ramon S. Ang for his outstanding contributions in the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in a ceremony held Tuesday at the General Headquarters Building.
The AFP Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Gilbert I. Gapay presented the Plaque of Appreciation to Mr. Ang who was represented by Retired Colonel Ariel O. Querubin, his Vice President and Special Assistant. Both of them were recognized for their unwavering support and proactive action in response to the State of Public Health Emergency and their contributions to the National Action Plan to address the spread of COVID19 pandemic.
AFP Joins the Commemoration of National Heroes Day
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The AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gilbert I Gapay led the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in commemoration of the National Heroes Day, August 31.
The National Heroes Day celebration was also attended by Dr. Rene R. Escalante, Chairman of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Mayor Lino Cayetano of the City of Taguig, and Undersecretary Ernesto G. Carolina, Administrator, Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.
Message of the AFP Chief of Staff on the National Heroes' Day 2020
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines is one with the whole nation in commemorating this year’s celebration of the National Heroes’ Day. As we brave the challenges of these trying times, we solemnly relive our heroes’ selfless deeds and remember the true essence of being a hero.
Heroism knows no bounds and manifests in different ways. It does not matter whether one is a uniformed personnel, a public servant, or an ordinary citizen – specks of heroism are innate in all of us, urging us to perform everyday acts of valor. Indeed, what makes exceptional men and women true heroes is their commitment – a burning desire to serve. True heroes emerge when our nation needs them most.
Brigadier General Acorda retires as AFP Human Rights Chief
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CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The AFP Human Rights Office bids farewell to Brigadier General Raymundo R Acorda as Chief, AFPHRO in a Change of Chief of Office and Retirement Ceremony on Friday, August 28, at the AFP Commissioned Officers Country. The position will now be assumed by Colonel Joel Alejandro S Nacnac.
Brigadier General Acorda was honoured with awards and recognition in the ceremony presided by The Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ramon Antonio A Lim.
Message of the AFP Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gilbert Gapay to the bereaved families of the twin-suicide-bombing attacks in Jolo
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On behalf of the Officers, Enlisted Personnel and Civilian Employees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the families of the fifteen (15) victims who perished as a result of the twin-suicide- bombing attacks on Monday, the 24th of August, 2020 in Jolo, Sulu.
We offer our prayers for those who have died, and the seventy-four (74) wounded, all victims of that brazen attack on human lives by the notorious Abu Sayyaf Group, which has been the subject of intense intelligence gathering and monitoring as well as combat operations in Mindanao.
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