From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 5): DND chief commends PA's 4th Infantry Division on its 44th founding anniversary
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin has commended all the officers and enlisted personnel of the Cagayan De Oro City-based 4th Infantry Division which is celebrating its 44th founding anniversary Wednesday.
“I must commend General (Ricardo) Visaya for the sustained high standard of discipline, training and performance of the officers and men of the 4th Infantry Division. These are the ideal qualities of the troops in the profession of arms," Gazmin said during his visit Wednesday to the Division headquarters.
Gazmin was received by Visayas and members of his staff.
The DND chief also distributed awards and commendations to deserving personnel and other stakeholders.
Civilian personnel commended were Dr. Anna Liza Anoos Lerio, a dental officer of the Department of Education at Surigao City Division, and Mayor Dario E. Otaza of Loreto,Agusan Del Sur.
The 4th Infantry Division also recognized the meritorious achievement of its soldiers. These include Staff Sgt. Francisco L. Gako, recipient of the Gold Cross Medal; Sgt. Ramil C. Alih, Cpl. Marhabpan T. Camendan, Cpl. Eldo E. Omila, Pfc. Antonio C. Abucejo Jr., and CAFGU Active Auxiliary William D. Alaba, all recipients of the Military Merit Medal.
The 401st Infantry Brigade Brigade and 30th Infantry Battalion were adjudged as best brigade and best battalion, respectively, for 2013.
“As we commemorate our 44th founding anniversary, we honor all our predecessors, the diamond troopers and the stakeholders for their contributions in the accomplishments of the Division for the past year,” Visayas said.
“As we continue another year of genuine and dedicated service, I enjoin all the stakeholders and the people ofNorthern Mindanao to join us, your Army, in building a peaceful and progressive community," he added.
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Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Voltaire Gazmin has commended all the officers and enlisted personnel of the Cagayan De Oro City-based 4th Infantry Division which is celebrating its 44th founding anniversary Wednesday.
“I must commend General (Ricardo) Visaya for the sustained high standard of discipline, training and performance of the officers and men of the 4th Infantry Division. These are the ideal qualities of the troops in the profession of arms," Gazmin said during his visit Wednesday to the Division headquarters.
Gazmin was received by Visayas and members of his staff.
The DND chief also distributed awards and commendations to deserving personnel and other stakeholders.
Civilian personnel commended were Dr. Anna Liza Anoos Lerio, a dental officer of the Department of Education at Surigao City Division, and Mayor Dario E. Otaza of Loreto,
The 4th Infantry Division also recognized the meritorious achievement of its soldiers. These include Staff Sgt. Francisco L. Gako, recipient of the Gold Cross Medal; Sgt. Ramil C. Alih, Cpl. Marhabpan T. Camendan, Cpl. Eldo E. Omila, Pfc. Antonio C. Abucejo Jr., and CAFGU Active Auxiliary William D. Alaba, all recipients of the Military Merit Medal.
The 401st Infantry Brigade Brigade and 30th Infantry Battalion were adjudged as best brigade and best battalion, respectively, for 2013.
“As we commemorate our 44th founding anniversary, we honor all our predecessors, the diamond troopers and the stakeholders for their contributions in the accomplishments of the Division for the past year,” Visayas said.
“As we continue another year of genuine and dedicated service, I enjoin all the stakeholders and the people of
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