AFP Chief Gen. Galvez Visits EMC
NSFA, Panacan, Davao City –
General Carlito G. Galvez, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines visited Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) in Naval Station
Felix Apolinario, Panacan, Davao City on June 4, 2018, as part of his
way to be updated on the operational environment of the different
regions in the country.
During the Command Conference, Gen.
Galvez was given a briefing on the Security Plan being implemented by
the Command and its gain. In return, the Chief of Staff commended the
performance of Command which greatly contributed to the accomplishment
of the whole Armed Forces of the Philippines.
He also took the opportunity to
personally talk to the personnel, civilian employees and other personnel
and emphasize to manage their finances wisely. He also directed the
Command to prioritize the financial-wellness and financial integrity of
their troops in the AFP Roadmap.
Meanwhile, the AFP Chief of Staff led
the presentation of different awards to seven Officers and Enlisted
Personnel who excelled in their given mission and tasks.
1Lt. Francis Hernaez of 66th Infantry
Battalion was conferred with Gold Cross Medal for his gallantry in
action, during an encounter against NPA Terrorists in New Bataan,
Compostela Valley Province last January 20, 2018.
For acts of heroism not involving
directly with the threat group but involving risk of life which led to
the capture of NPA Terrorists, Cpt. Nilo Ramones Jr., 1Lt. Joesepher
Ansay, and SSg. Forferio Barotas was conferred with the Silver Cross
Medal Award.
Likewise, the AFP Chief of Staff awarded
the Military Merit Medal to three personnel for their combat
accomplishments. 1Lt. Jayson Pariñas, for his meritorious act during an
encounter against NPA Terrorists in Kitaotao, Bukidnon on May 10, 2018;
Cpl. Mescach Aynaga, for his individual act of gallantry when his group
encountered NPA Terrorists on December 02, 2017 at Lake Sebu, South
Cotabato during a combat patrol; and Cpl. Nurhan Palias, for his act of
gallantry during the encounter in Montevista, Compostela Valley
Province.
During his visit in Davao, Gen. Galvez
also paid a call to Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and reiterated
the commitment of the AFP to support the programs and activities of
sustaining the peace in the city.
The 50th AFP Chief was formerly the
Commander of Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) based in Zamboanga
City, who was responsible for the neutralization of ISIS-inspired local
terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Maute brothers in Marawi City.
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