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Dellosa Joins Ranks of Outstanding Quezonians
CAMP GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The
Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), General
Jessie D. Dellosa was awarded the “Quezon Medalya ng Karangalan” (QMK),
the highest award given to outstanding citizens of Quezon Province,
yesterday at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City.
He
was joined by fellow military officer, Brig. Gen. Nestor Amador
Anonuevo, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, J3. They were
awarded for their exceptional and meritorious achievements for
government service in the military.
This
year’s QMK awardees also include Maria Rhodora Perpetua Isabedra
Fresnedi and Antonio Fleta for business corporate; Judge Rodoldo Obnamia
Jr. for judiciary; photographer George Tapan and Rev. Msgr. Ramon Tiama
for culture and arts; Engineer Renato Maza for agriculture; Lawyer
Manuel Barcelona Jr. for law practice; and Buenaventura Luces for
education.
General
Dellosa is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Matapat
Class of 1979. He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon, grew up in Lucena City,
Quezon. His distinguished military career showcases his high standard of
performance and standing leadership, which yielded many successes in
his tour of duty both in garrison and in the frontlines. He is a
recipient of numerous awards topped by Distinguished Service Star, two
Wounded Personnel Medal, two Gold Cross Medal, thirty nine Military
Merit Medal, six Bronze Cross Medal, Long Service Medal, Marksmanship
Badge Expert,Outstanding Achievement Medal and the coveted PMA Alumni
Association Incorporated Outstanding Achievement Award for Military
Operations.
The
QMK is the highest award given by the Province of Quezon to its model
citizens for their outstanding achievements, which greatly contributed
to the advancement of interest and welfare development of the province
and its people. It aims to recognize the exemplary contributions of
Quezonians who best exemplify the sterling qualities and virtues of
Pres. Manuel L. Quezon, regardless of class, creed, and religion.
The
search for QMK Awardees also hopes to inspire the public to contribute
to the building of a just, humane, and better society to every
Filipino. It is usually given annually on August 19, the birth
anniversary of the late President Manuel L. Quezon.
Just
recently, General Dellosa received the Philippine Medical Association
(PMA) Presidential Award for the AFP’s disaster and relief efforts to
support victims of the Typhoon Sendong that hit Northern Mindanao last
year.
Dellosa
received the award last July at the General Headquarters Canopy Area,
here. PMA President, Oscar D. Tinio cited the AFP for its active
partnership and participation with the association in carrying out
emergency medical relief activities in Cagayan de Oro City, Iligan City,
and Dumaguete City, for the victims of typhoon Sendong.
“I’m
grateful and honored to be awarded this coveted medal, even more as I
receive this from my fellow Quezonians who represent one of the
country’s most distinguished statesmen and source of national pride,
President Manuel L. Quezon,” Dellosa said.
“In
return to this honorable gesture, as the Chief of Staff of your Armed
Forces, I will make sure that the legacy left by President Quezon will
remain burning in my heart. Together with my fellow awardees, we will
continue to strive to be living inspirations and source of national
pride not only for our fellow Quezonians, but for the whole Filipino
nation as well.
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