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AFP
Vice Chief of Staff LtGen. Romeo Tanalgo inspects the high
powered firearms, ammunitions, claymore mines, flat screen TV,
satellite cable, generator, chainsaw, first aid kit, foodstuff
and subversive documents recovered by 19th IB and 87th IB during
encounter with NPA rebels. |
AFP Vice Chief of
Staff visits Stormtroopers
By DPAO, 8ID PA
March 2, 2016
CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN,
Catbalogan City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines second most
ranking officer paid his first visit to the home of the 8th Infantry
“Stormtroopers” Division, Friday.
Lt. Gen. Romeo T. Tanalgo
AFP, Vice Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines was accorded
with full military honors, and was warmly welcomed by Major General
Jet B. Velarmino AFP, Commander 8ID, along with officers and civilian
employees of the Command upon his arrival at 8ID Headquarters.
After which, he was given a
situation briefing on the Internal Peace and Security Operations’
(IPSO) accomplishments. Highlighted are the seizures of NPA high
powered firearms and several war materiels while extending
humanitarian assistance and disaster response during the recent
typhoon that hardly hit Northern Samar.
Maj. Gen Velarmino pointed
out during the open forum that 8ID initiated numerous peace covenants
of the local candidates.
Lt. Gen. Tanalgo reiterated
the guidance of the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines to
be non-partisan, assure the community for a peaceful and credible
election and exercise soldiers’ right to vote. He further commended
the 8ID for their enthusiasm in serving the local populace with
highest standard of honor, dedication and professionalism.
Maj. Gen. Velarmino
expressed his gratitude to the Vice Chief of Staff, AFP: “We are truly
honored to know that our Vice Chief of Staff appreciates our
advocacies and programs towards creating an environment conducive for
a sustainable peace and development in the region”, he added.
