Army troops return to Samar

By DPAO, 8ID PA
September 22, 2013

CAMP LUKBAN, Catbalogan City Samar – One company of soldiers deployed for nine (9) months in Cebu arrive in Catbalogan City via a Philippine Navy transport ship on September 18, 2013 at Pier 2.

Captain Rex A. Carranzo, Commanding Officer of Bravo Company, 34th Infantry Battalion, led his troops in disembarking from the Navy ship and in marching off to the eagerly waiting families, friends and comrades in a welcome ceremony held in their honor at Pier 2, Catbalogan City, Samar.

The welcoming party was led by Brigadier General Virgilio M. Espineli, Assistant Division Commander of 8th Infantry Division.

The said troops will initially undergo one (1) week of refresher seminar anchored on human rights and Bayanihan team activity prior to their redeployment to Northern Samar. This seminar will prepare them in the community services that they will provide to the people of Northern Samar upon redeployment.

BGen Espineli said, “I urge you to continue doing your share of tasks and continue in rendering your services to the people of Northern Samar once you will return to your battalion.”

Brigadier General Jet B. Velarmino AFP, Commander of 8th Infantry Division in his message to the returning troops said, “I commend all of you for your laudable accomplishments in helping maintain the peace and sustain the growth and development in Cebu. Now that you have returned, I expect the same dedication and commitment to service from all of you to contribute to winning the peace and sustainable development in Northern Samar where you will be redeployed to.”