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8ID Personnel Readiness Badge awarding

By DPAO, 8ID PA
April 4, 2016

CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN, Catbalogan City – Major General Jet B. Velarmino AFP, Commander 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division recognizes the achievement of eligible personnel in pinning the Personnel Readiness Badge during the Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday.

MGen. Velarmino assisted by Col. Cesar M. Idio GSC (INF) PA, Assistant Division Commander and Lt Col. Leonardo C Dacumos, Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1 administered the pinning of Personnel Readiness Badge to all deserving personnel of the Command: Gold Category - 1st Lieutenant Christine Z Aguedan (NC) PA; Silver Category - Major Cherry M Llave (NC) PA, Capt. Ian Andres R Fabellon (INF) PA, 2nd Lieutenant Edibeth Veena Jane C Legario (AGS) PA, Master Sergeant Andres P Velasco (SC) PA, Private First Class Jay M Venezuela (Inf) PA; Bronze Category - Master Sergeant Rodolfo L Alingasa (Inf) PA, Sergeant John Michael L Onepig (Inf) PA, Sgt Joey B Yap (Inf) PA, Sergeant Rosalito P Yopo (MI) PA, Corporal Alex M Lutao (Inf) PA, Corporal Marlo R Revez (Inf) PA and Private First Class Roy N Herbolingo (Inf) PA.

According to MGen. Jet B. Velarmino, the Command gives premium to its deserving personnel by recognizing their sacrifices while performing their mandated task as a protector of the people and the state, the numerous accomplishments is the reflection of our core values and professionalism as a Filipino soldier.