Pinoy peacekeepers in Golan Heights receive UN medals
GMA News
Filipino soldiers stationed at the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) received UN medals at a recent ceremony at Camp Ziouani in the Golan Heights.
The Department of Foreign Affairs also said newly-promoted enlisted military personnel formally received their ranks at the ceremony on December 13.
"(Philippine) Ambassador Generoso Calonge led the pinning of the ranks of newly promoted enlisted military personnel, while UNDOF Force Commander Major General Natalio Ecarma III led the pinning of UN medals to selected UN Filipino soldiers," the DFA said,
Ecarma congratulated the recipients of the UN Medal for the service they have rendered during their tour of duty in the Golan Heights.
He noted that the award from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon recognizes the professionalism and dedication of Filipino soldiers through these medals.
"These medals are testament to the contingents' dedication to the call of duty, performing their assigned tasks with the highest degree of professionalism and standard," Ecarma said.
Ecarma also encouraged the entire Philippine contingent to continue the good work and strive more in achieving UNDOF's goal of "One Mission, One Team, One Goal."
Meanwhile, Calonge encouraged the Philippine contingent to do their utmost in the service of the Philippines despite being far from home.
"You and I are not so different. We in the diplomatic service feel the same of missing our loved ones who are left behind while we continue to serve our country," he said.
"I could relate to what a soldier could feel. I also wore the same uniform during my younger days and I have had many experiences during my tour of duty in southern Philippines," he added.
Calonge expressed hopes that Filipino soldiers would continue maintaining the highest standard of excellence. - VVP, GMA News
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