Soldiers given medals, promoted

A total of 12 battle casualties of the Joint Task Force Sulu (JTFS) were given the Order of Lapu-lapu level of Kampilan medal by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during his visit in Zamboanga City last July 26 and Sulu last July 27.

The soldiers recognized by the President after sustaining injuries during military operations against the Abu Sayyaf Group were Private First Class Richard Aquino and Staff Sergeant Krismar Natividad of the 45th Infantry Battalion; Private Eugene Gonzales, Corporal Jollybert Bartolome, Sergeant Yahcob Sarian of 32nd Infantry Battalion were acknowledged yesterday evening at the Camp Navarro General Hospital in Zamboanga City.

Corporal Bernardo Ortiz, Private Brix Cojo and Private First Class John Jusay, all from the 32nd Infantry Battalion; Private First Class Reynard Baynos from the MBLT-3; Corporal Dixon Aplahal, Corporal Binjakar Ajak and Corporal Larkin Lumacad were conferred at the Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital, Jolo, Sulu Saturday afternoon.

The awardees also received a pistol, a cellphone and cash incentives from the President.

Soldiers of the JTFS deployed in Marawi City during the AFP’s campaign to liberate it from terrorists last year were also promoted. KMB

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