Brand new R4 Carbine assault rifles being readied for distribution to 181 neophyte soldiers of the Army s 3rd Infantry Division, following completion of their 7-month basic military training on July 14. PA photo
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN The 228 soldier-aspirants start their 16-week basic military training at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz. 3ID photo The 228
BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN Maj. Gen. Benedict Arevalo remembers the heroic deeds of departed 3ID soldiers who sacrificed their lives while securing the people
VICTORY DAY. A wreath-laying ceremony was held before the tombs of war veterans at the Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine in Jaro district, Iloilo City in celebration of the 77th Victory Day on the Liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon provinces on Friday (March 18, 2022). The celebration honored war veterans who helped liberate the country from the Japanese forces.(Photo courtesy of Emme Rose Santiagudo) ILOILO CITY - Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. on Friday asked the people to always hold dear "the value of freedom and democracy which we shall always uphold and fight for". This as Ilonggos honored their war veterans whose selfless service and patriotism led to the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon provinces from the Japanese Imperial Forces 77 years ago. A sunrise flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine in Barangay Quintin Salas in Jaro district here, Eucharistic mass, and a film showing highligh