Manila, June 12 – Recognizing the selfless acts of gallantry of Filipino men and women in the service of the nation, Metrobank Foundation Inc. and the Rotary Club of Makati Metro recently named 10 awardees of The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers (TOPS) this 2011.
Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto “Chito” Sobrepena announced the TOPS awardees at the Lakambini Hall of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Commissioned Officers Club inside Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City.
The 10 awardees are Col. Daniel A. Lucero, MSgt. Sixto P. Navarrosa and CMSgt. Billy C. Benebile from the Philippine Army; Col. Alexander F. Balutan, TSgt. Rommel Carbon and Data Processor 3 Jairus M. Cenabre from the Philippine Navy; Col. Raul del Rosario, MSgt. Maria Teresa M. Bitong and MSgt. Nelson S. Mercado from the Philippine Air Force; and Col. Alexis Tamondong from the Technical Services.
Among the judges of the prestigious search is Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles.
“In the peace process, the AFP is a major partner especially as it embarks on the new internal national peace and security plan of Bayanihan,” said Deles. “I am glad to participate in an effort that would highlight the good work of our soldiers as they impart their professionalism, resourcefulness and discipline.”
In her sharing to the media, Deles highlighted her experiences during the panel interviews. She related that she appreciated hearing how the new framework of ‘Winning the Peace,’ in which AFP is an integral part of the implementation process, is not just being discussed at the highest officer level but is now permeating into the perspectives of those in the rank and file.
Another member of the multi-sectoral Board of Judges is former AFP Chief-of-Staff, Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo F. Biazon who gave his highest compliments to the awardees and extended his congratulations by bidding them with the statement: “Soldiers, you make us proud.”
The event was attended by current AFP Chief-of-Staff General Eduardo Oban Jr. along with members of the Board of Judges including Associate Justice Jose Perez of the Supreme Court and De La Salle University President Mr. Narciso Erguiza FSC.
The TOPS awardees were chosen by Metrobank Foundation and the Rotary Club of Makati Metro among the many admirable men and women of the AFP who have made a mark while in service, especially in the name of nation-building.
They will be honored later this month in a ceremony expected to be graced by President Benigno Aquino III, and will also be presented with a cash prize of P300,000 each and trophy courtesy of Metrobank.
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
AFP verifies legitimacy of CPLA head, backs closure agreement with gov’t
Manila, May 5 – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) today verified the legitimacy of the leadership of Arsenio Humiding, chairman of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army (CPLA) and ensured support for the armed group’s closure agreement with the government.
“The CPLA is legitimately led by Arsenio Humiding, his group is what we recognize,” said Brig. Gen. Jose Mabanta Jr., AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (J3).
The CPLA, an armed group of indigenous peoples in the Cordilleras which split from the New People’s Army (NPA), signed the Mt. Data Peace Accord in September 1986 under the administration of the late President Corazon C. Aquino.
Mabanta rejected claims of other parties that they are the recognized CPLA, calling them "rogues".
The CPLA has submitted a manifesto to us wherein all zone commanders pledged allegiance to the leadership of Chairman Humiding. he said.
Humiding took his oath as CPLA Chairman on April 3 during the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)/CPLA Political Bureau Conference in Baguio City.
Meanwhile, Mabanta issued support for the closure agreement that the government and CPLA will sign tomorrow, May 6.
"This is peace and development we are ushering, and the signing that will happen between CPLA and our government shows what I thoroughly believe in, a holistic people-centered strategy in winning the peace.”
Mabanta, on his oath taking as AFP’s new operations chief, ensured the public with an appropriate execution of the new Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) also known as “Bayanihan” which is focused on the approach of “winning the peace.” #
“The CPLA is legitimately led by Arsenio Humiding, his group is what we recognize,” said Brig. Gen. Jose Mabanta Jr., AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (J3).
The CPLA, an armed group of indigenous peoples in the Cordilleras which split from the New People’s Army (NPA), signed the Mt. Data Peace Accord in September 1986 under the administration of the late President Corazon C. Aquino.
Mabanta rejected claims of other parties that they are the recognized CPLA, calling them "rogues".
The CPLA has submitted a manifesto to us wherein all zone commanders pledged allegiance to the leadership of Chairman Humiding. he said.
Humiding took his oath as CPLA Chairman on April 3 during the Cordillera Bodong Administration (CBA)/CPLA Political Bureau Conference in Baguio City.
Meanwhile, Mabanta issued support for the closure agreement that the government and CPLA will sign tomorrow, May 6.
"This is peace and development we are ushering, and the signing that will happen between CPLA and our government shows what I thoroughly believe in, a holistic people-centered strategy in winning the peace.”
Mabanta, on his oath taking as AFP’s new operations chief, ensured the public with an appropriate execution of the new Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) also known as “Bayanihan” which is focused on the approach of “winning the peace.” #
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