President Benigno S. Aquino III presented awards to 10
members of the 7th Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights during the Heroes’
Welcome Ceremony held in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday morning (Oct.1).
The President conferred the Distinguished Service Star to
National Contingent Commander Colonel Ezra James Enriquez and Lt. Col. Ted
Dumusmog, who both led the contingent during the “crisis situation” in the
Golan Heights, resulting in the successful extrication of all Filipino troops
to safe locations.
Enriquez planned the defense posture of the Filipino troops
when the Syrian rebels attacked.
The President also presented the Gold Cross Medal to
Position 68 Commander Captain Nilo Ramones, Jr. and seven others.
Position 68 Assistant Commander, 2nd Lieutenant Larry
Endozo, was cited for assisting Captain Ramones; Master Sergeant Wilson Lagmay
for ensuring troops held their position; Sergeant Alwin Cuyos for his unfazed
action that prevented the rebels from breaching their gate; Staff Sergeant
Leonardo Aboy for neutralizing the gunner of a ZPU-2 (a Russian anti-aircraft
gun); Staff Sergeant Andry Mejos as team leader of the Bravo unit and for his
accurate firing at the enemy; Sergeant Ramil Bobiles, whose action prevented
the rebels from advancing; and Corporal Joneve Acolicol for his bravery that
led to the extrication of their unit.
The Distinguished Service Star, the third highest military
award of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), is presented to soldiers
who have rendered eminently meritorious and valuable service while holding a
position of greater responsibility.
The Gold Cross Medal, the fourth highest military award, is
given by the Chief of Staff to members of the AFP for gallantry in action.
(PCOO News Release)
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