Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City – Hon Coefredo T Uy, Catbalogan City Mayor was the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the awarding of four officers and three enlisted personnel of 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army in a simple rites during Monday Flag Raising on June 23 2008 held at Headquarters 8ID, PA.
During the ceremony, these outstanding personnel were awarded personally by Mayor Coefredo T Uy assisted by Brig. Gen. Arthur I Tabaquero, Commander 8ID for their exemplary and invaluable services in the performance of their duty here at 8th Infantry Division.
Deserving officers and enlisted personnel given the Military Merit Medal were Major Teodoro A Montes, Commanding Officer of Camp Lukban Station Hospital, 2Lt Dante E Avergonzado, Sgt Bienvenido C Alfaro, Sgt Alexander L Luzon and SSg Noli C Aying while Cpt Allan D Parayao and Cpt Rizalino A Anasarias were awarded Military Civic Action Medal.
The achievements of the aforementioned officers and EP will served as inspiration not only to their fellow soldiers but also to our beloved Samarenyos who are the recipients of the good services rendered by these soldiers.
In his message, Mayor Uy applauded the 8th Infantry Division for the strong commitment and dedication in serving the people not only in Samar but the whole Eastern Visayas to include Cebu and Bohol islands for the continuous efforts and diligence to the sworn duty to secure and protect the people particularly in insurgents affected areas, the local chief executive emphasized.
On the other hand, Gen Tabaquero also gives his heartfelt thanks to the local officials for their unwavering support and full cooperation with the army towards our common goal of putting an end to the insurgency problem and having a peaceful province ideal for socio-economic development.
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