LtGen.
Eduardo M. Ano AFP, commanding general, Philippine Army tendered
with full military honor hosted by MGen. Jet B. Velarmino AFP,
commander 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army during the
visit of the former at Headquaters 8ID, PA on February 17, 2016. |
CGPA pays visit to
8ID Stormtroopers
By DPAO, 8ID PA
February 18, 2016
CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN,
Catbalogan City – The Philippine Army’s most ranking officer paid
his first visit to the home of the 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers”
Division, Wednesday.
Lt. Gen. Eduardo M. Año, AFP
Commanding General, Philippine Army was warmly welcomed by team
Stormtroopers through full military honors upon his arrival as part of
military tradition.
The welcoming party was
composed of Maj. Gen. Jet B. Velarmino, Commander, 8ID; Col. Cesar M.
Idio, Assistant Division Commander; Col. Divino Rey C. Pabayo Jr.,
Chief of Staff and the rest of the Stormtroopers’ family.
One of the highlights of his
visit is the awarding of Gold Cross Medal to the gallant men of Bravo
Company, 87th Infantry (Hinirang) Battalion for their successful
encounter against the NPA which resulted to the seizure of enemy
encampment at Barangay Antol, Calbiga, Samar last December 11, 2015.
The heroic quest of Cpt.
Nilfe D. Quioco, Cpl. Kith Richard R. Tan and Pvt. 1st Class Grengo O.
Decena resulted to the recovery of numerous high powered firearms,
ammunition, claymore mines, flat screen television, satellite cable,
generator, chainsaw, first aid kit, foodstuff and subversive documents
with high intelligence value.
In his speech, Lt. Gen. Año
reiterated that he will continuously support the 8ID’s efforts in
creating a favorable atmosphere sustainable for peace and development
in Eastern Visayas.
He further commended the
Stormtroopers for their enthusiasm in serving its people with highest
standard, honor, dedication to duty and their professionalism to
contain the insurgent groups while extending humanitarian assistance
and disaster during calamities.
“I have the fullest
confidence in all of you. You have done well and will do even better;
I will be fair, just, and supportive. I expect you to be the same. Our
people expect no less of all of us, and I know that you will further
consecrate yourselves in defending our democracy, and that you will
fight to preserve our gains,” said Año.