by PNA
As the nation prepares to celebrate "Araw ng Kagitingan" on April 9, the Armed Forces -Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) thanked World War II veterans who fought bravely to liberate the Filipinos from incarceration and
foreign rule.
Maj. Gen. Rolando B. Tenefrancia, AFP-CRS chief, said the sacrifices by the latter should be treated with honor and respect.
Tenefrancia said: “Our retirees/veterans have dedicated years of their lives and their strength in noble and selfless
service to the country and to the Filipino people.
"As such, we should not only treat them with honor and respect but also support them in their retirement and old age, continuously giving them the benefits that they deserve, which is the least that we can do to recognize the invaluable service that they have brought to the nation.â€
Tenefrancia also stressed that the AFP-CRS fully supports the veterans as the latter are responsible for liberating the Filipino people from the hands of foreign rulers.
"They have fought bravely and endured so many sufferings to defend the motherland and reclaim once again freedom that has been deprived from the Filipinos during the Japanese occupation in the 1940s," he pointed out.
He added this is not only a time to remember past heroes.
“We should also recognize the efforts and sacrifices of present day heroes, our current soldiers, men and women in uniform, who dedicate everyday of their lives, in serving the country and the Filipino people, defending freedom and democracy, promoting peace and national development.â€
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