Eastern Visayas army welcomes new recruits

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, Feb. 8  -- The Philippine Army 8th Infantry Division has welcomed 128 new soldiers who completed their training at a military camp in Hinabangan, Samar Wednesday.

The new soldiers will be enlisted to military units under the 8th Infantry Division in Eastern Visayas.
Their primary task is to address the insurgency problem especially in Samar Island.

National Economic Development Authority Regional Director Bonifacio Uy graced the graduation of the new soldiers and led the entrustment of firearms to new soldiers. 

The entrustment of firearms symbolizes the responsibilities and commitment to the people and the country, the nationalism and loyalty among soldiers upon entry to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It also symbolizes the responsibility soldiers will bear in their entire career in the armed forces.

In his message, Uy reminded the new soldiers to always remember their learnings in their training and serve the country to the best of their ability.

“Always uphold the virtues of the army. Serve this nation and this region to the best of your ability. Remember that your fight in the battlefield is also a fight against the social ills in our society. Take courage to do what is right and just,” Uy said.

He told soldiers to always remain faithful to their mandate of protecting the constitution and the fulfilment of the goal of achieving a peaceful and progressive region.

Major General Raul Farnacio, commander of the 8ID, lauded the Division Training School personnel who were responsible to produce new soldiers.

The newly enlisted privates will boost the current troops who have been fighting the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army that affects the development of the region. (RTA/PNA)