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CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY— Filipino peacekeepers
who figured in a tense stand-off and fire-fight in Golan Heights
received awards and recognition for exhibiting bravery and commitment to
their mandate during their tour as part of the United Nations
Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF).
The 7th Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights (7th PCGH)
that arrived in the country on September 19 and 21 were awarded medals
in different degrees for accomplishing their missions in both combat and
administrative capacities.
In an awarding ceremony and courtesy call at 9 a.m. today at
Malacanang Palace, President Benigno S Aquino III personally conferred
the prestigious Distinguished Service Medal to UNDOF Chief of Staff Col
Ezra James P Enriquez and Contingent Commander LtCol Ted B Dumusmog for
their eminently meritorious and valuable service rendered and for
providing command and control as well as swift judgment that allowed the
successful repositioning of the besieged peacekeepers manning Position
68.
Gold Cross Medals (GCM) were also awarded to eight officers and
enlisted personnel stationed at Position 68. They were led by Cpt Nilo S
Ramones, Position Commander at Position 68, for gallantry in action
during the four-day crisis where they protected their facilities and
defended themselves against advancing Syrian rebels.
“I am very happy that our efforts and sacrifices as peacekeepers
were recognized. We are so lucky and honoured that President Aquino
himself awarded us with the medals. We are likewise indebted to our
Chief of Staff along with all his staff who were there to support and
guide us from day one of the standoff until the minute we got to safer
grounds,” Cpt Ramones said.
Also awarded with the GCM were 2LT Larry A Endozo, MSgt Wilson M
Lagmay, Sgt Alwin M Cuyos, SSg Leonardo C Aboy, SSg Andy R Mejos, SSg
Ramil R Bobiles, and Corporal Joneve B Acolicol for their gallantry in
action as part of the contingent at Position 68.
“We thank our battalion commander and post commander in Golan
Heights and all officers and personnel here in the Philippines who did
not neglect us during our hard times in Golan Heights,” Sgt. Alwin M. Cuyos, one of the awardees said.
Bronze Cross Medals were also awarded at the General Headquarters
here following the awarding ceremony at Malacanang Palace. Cpt Ricardo B
Nolasco, SSg Arnold D Liwanag, and Cpl Jober G Babaran received the
award for their meritorious and valuable service rendered as members of
the Rapid Reaction Group, 2nd Company, 7th PCGH during the crisis.
The awarding ceremony at the General Headquarters was led by the AFP
Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio P Catapang Jr and facilitated by the
Commanding Officer of the AFP Peacekeeping Operations Center Col
Roberto T Ancan.
Military Merit Medals in different degrees were also awarded to 174 officers and enlisted personnel of the 7th PCGH
for their meritorious service rendered in their respective designations
that led to the successful operations during the crisis.
Among them are LtCol Camilo A Saddam and Maj Nolito A Quemi of the
Command Group, 7PCGH, UNDOF; Maj Jamal M Bonsa and other troops of
Position 60; Cpt Julius G Ursua and members of the Battalion Mobile
Reserve; 1Lt Rogecel L Labajo and other troops of Position 69; and Maj
Julian C Cayandag Jr and troops of the Rapid Reaction Group.
Aside from these awards, the 329-strong contingent also received
their UN Service Medals for completing their tour of duty in Golan
Heights. They were deployed on November 29 last year.
“The intent of our Chief of Staff, General Catapang, is to honor
our soldiers, to ensure that our peacekeepers are given the appropriate
recognition due them for bravely representing our country in Golan
Heights,” LTC Cabunoc said.
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