The OIC-DND, Senior USec Carlito Galvez Jr, and Dr. Dante A. Ang Sr., chairperson emeritus of The Manila Times, sign on March 27 the "manifesto of support" to the first ever "Tribute to Soldiers" that will recognize exemplary military personnel.
Ten soldiers will be awarded based on their contribution in the combat zone; outstanding community service; innovations in administrative and logistics functions; and achievement in education. Each category will have three (3) awardees except the Education category. Special recognition will also be given to military personnel manning outposts in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
Director Arsenio Andolong, Chief, Defense Communication Service; Major General Gabriel Viray III, Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil-Military Operations, J7; Blanca Mercado, The Manila Times President, and COO; Jennifer Jones, The Manila Times TV Operations Manager; Defense Assistant Secretary for Human Resource Antonio Bautista; and Brigadier General Arvin Lagamon, Commander, Civil Relations Service all witnessed the signing. ///(Photos by Pinky Fernandez, DCOMMs)
