DEFENSE SEC TO GRACE AFP'S NATIONAL HEROES DAY COMMEMORATION
Department of National Defense Secretary, Hon Voltaire T Gazmin is
expected to grace the Commemoration of the National Heroes Day, as the
Guest of Honor and Speaker, on August 29 at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB)
in Fort Andres Bonifacio, Metro Manila.
High-ranking officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will
attend the ceremony in honor of all the heroes - both celebrated and
unsung - who offered their lives for the country's freedom. The Chief of
Staff AFP, Lt Gen Ricardo David, shall be the military host with the
Major Service Commanders as co-hosts. Army Chief MGEN Arturo B Ortiz
will lead the contingent of the Philippine Army in this historic
activity.
Meanwhile, the different units of the Philippine Army shall provide the
needed ceremonial elements and required support and security in the
location. A commemorative program shall be held at the Libingan ng mga
Bayani which will include a wreath laying ceremony on the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldiers.
The National Heroes Day is being celebrated every year to remind the
Filipinos of the sacrifices and the selfless service the heroes have
rendered the country and the people. The Philippine Army is one with the
whole Filipino nation in honoring the heroes who died fighting for
freedom, peace and democracy. May their sacrifices keep the flame of
nationalism alive not just in every soldier but in all citizens as well.
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