CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Nurse Corps took their oaths and donned new ranks during the conduct of the Oathtaking and Donning of Ranks Ceremonies with The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (TDCSAFP), VAdm Rommel Anthony SD Reyes PN as the presiding officer on March 13 at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club.
The Chief Nurse, AFP, Colonel Ma. Dolores M Lim NC (MNSA) presented to the TDCSAFP 15 Newly-Ordered to Duty officers and 45 newly-promoted officers composed of 24 officers promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and 21 officers promoted to Major in the Nurse Corps (NC).With the duty to care for the well-being of the men and women of AFP, VAdm Reyes congratulated and thanked the newly-ordered duty and newly-promoted NC Officers for choosing to serve as military healthcare professionals.
"To the silent heroes of the institution, on behalf of the AFP, I render my snappiest salute to all of you. You could have opted to practice your profession outside the institution more gainfully, yet you still chose to serve in the AFP, which comes with challenges and dangers. For that, we are truly grateful to all of you," said the TDCSAFP.
As the ceremony concluded, the TDCSAFP reminded the honorees to "strive for excellence and be the role models of genuine and dedicated public service" as they continue to fulfill their sworn duties.///(Photos by TSgt Obinque PAF, PAOAFP)
