• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
The Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion stepped into the limelight during the 127th founding anniversary on March 22 at Camp O’Donnell in Capas, Tarlac, after one of its Cafgu Active Auxiliary was adjudged Best CAA of the Year.
Lt. Col. Van Donald Almonte, 94IB commander, said that CAA Jordan Quiador, also known as Miguel, got the prestigious award, in recognition of his significant role throughout numerous combat operations and civil-military initiatives, including community engagements and information dissemination, in central Negros.
The 94IB was credited by the Philippine Army for the dismantling of Central Negros 2 guerilla front of the Komiteng Rehiyonal Negros/Cebu/Bohol/Siquijor, and contributed also to the dismantling of KR NCBS Regional Strike Force.
In a statement, Almonte said CAA Quiador’s journey from a life entrenched in armed conflict, to becoming a symbol of courage and resilience within our ranks, “serves as a powerful testament that change is possible, even in the most challenging circumstances.”
He added that the transition of Quiador’s from conflict to contribution, “underscores the belief that mending ways is never too late.”
Col. Eufracio Malig, former deputy commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, was also conferred with an Outstanding Achievement Medal by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, who was assisted by AFP chief of staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy Galido.
Dr. Ramel Uy, Chief Executive Officer of 5K Broadcasting Company, Clinica De Alternativo Medicina, and Wellness Center Incorporated, was also among the stakeholder awardees.
Uy owns 44 radio stations nationwide and produces popular herbal products.
He contributed to the 3rd Infantry Divisions’ and the Philippine Army’s peace campaign by donating state-of-the-art Radio Broadcasting Studios to disseminate accurate and timely public information that increased public awareness on government peace, security, and development efforts.*
