5 Sulu heroes recognized in Zambo City

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 PAGADIAN CITY (Nov. 7, 2020) – At least five soldiers of the Joint Task Force Sulu were recognized and given cash assistance at Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4.

Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. said that Corporal Jeric Gil Villaruz, Private First Class Jayson Paguirigan, Private First Class Vincent Malupa, Private First Class Dave Egipto, and Private Baser Katipon were conferred with the Wounded Personnel Medal for the wounds sustained during the bombing incident perpetrated by the Abu Sayyaf Group on August 24, 2020.

“They are among those who incurred major injuries and were treated in private hospitals here in the city. We are happy that they are now in better condition,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. added.

Meanwhile, Sen. Win Gatchalian through his representatives extended financial assistance to the battle casualties 

“On behalf of all the soldiers, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Sen. Win Gatchalian and his staff,” the commander added.

Present during the ceremony were the 11th Infantry Division Assistant Division Commander Brig. Gen. Manuel Sequitin and CNGH Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Maria Victoria Mandin.

In his mesasge, Brig. Gen. Sequitin commended the batcas for their extraordinary service rendered to the people of Sulu.

"They made the WestMinCom and the entire AFP proud," Brig. Gen. Sequitin added. (By JONG CADION with WestMinCom PIO PR)