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Maj.
General Jet B. Velarmino AFP, Commander, 8ID while delivering
his message during the Flag Raising Ceremony and commemoration
of National Human Rights Consciousness Week on December 7, 2015. |
8ID commemorates
National Human Rights Consciousness Week
By DPAO, 8ID PA
December 7, 2015
CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan
City – The 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army joined in the
commemoration of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week during
the Monday Flag Raising held at Division Admin Building today December
7, 2015.
The celebration bore the
theme: “Karapatang Pantao: Igalang, Ipagtanggol, at Isakatuparan” was
spearheaded by Major General Jet B Velarmino AFP, Commander, 8ID. It
was attended by the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian
employees of the Command.
Brigadier General Demy T
Tejares, Assistant Division Commander, 8ID, PA as Human Rights
Officer, led the troops in the reading of Panata sa Karapatang Pantao.
“As we pursue our sincere
commitment, I am very aware and respectful of the role of every
‘Stormtroopers’ to the society and various stakeholders’ effort to
broaden people’s awareness on their human rights,” Major General Jet B
Velarmino in his message.
“It is our duty and mandate
to protect and put an end to this impunity and cultivate a culture of
respect to human rights in all levels of our Command,” Velarmino
added.
