ONE of the awardees in the inaugural staging of The Manila Times Tribute to Soldiers was a former rebel who abandoned the communist cause to become decorated enlisted personnel and an esteemed member of his community.
VICE President Sara Duterte led government officials and lawmakers in giving a salute to the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for their excellence, courage, dedication and love for country, and for serving as an inspiration to Filipinos.