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QUEZON CITY, Jan. 29 – Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez, Professor of Horticulture at the University of the Philippines Los Baños donned rank as Lieutenant Colonel of the Philippine Army Reserve on January 28.
The Donning of Ranks Ceremony was led by the AFP Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay at the General Headquarters Building, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
Widely recognized as one of the country’s esteemed pioneers in the profession of horticulture and landscape development, Ltc Sanchez has worked on the design, rehabilitation, and development of various well-known buildings, such as the Philippine General Hospital and the Dr. Jose Rizal Centennial Marker at Hibiya Park, Tokyo, Japan.
Published on: Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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A total of 195 Tausug volunteers will compose the first batch of the first-ever Sulu Ready Reserve Battalion.
SULU: The Philippine Army is organising the first-ever battalion of reservists to boost community-based security forces against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Sulu, military officials announced Monday.
“We are going to form the first-ever Sulu Ready Reserve Battalion. The ROTC (Reserve Officer’s Training Course) graduates would also form part of upcoming unit,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom).
The battalion with come from 195 Tausugs who have graduated last Saturday from a 45-day Basic Citizen Military Training (BCMT) conducted by the Philippine Army Reserve Command.
Pentagon to vet National Guard for insider threat ahead of inauguration
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Members of the National Guard patrol near the U.S. Capitol as they help provide security for the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI | License Photo
Jan. 18 (UPI) Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Monday said the thousands of National Guard troops who will provide security in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be vetted for insider threats following the arrests of former and active duty military personnel who participated in the Capitol siege earlier this month.
Vetted For Insider Threats Pentagon Deploys Thousands of National Guards For Biden s Inauguration Published January 19th, 2021 - 09:56 GMT
The US Capitol Building is prepared for the inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Joe Biden as the Field of Flags are placed on the ground on the National Mall on January 18, 2021 in Washington, DC. Approximately 191,500 US flags will cover part of the National Mall and will represent the American people who are unable to travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration. Joe Raedle / POOL / AFP
Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller on Monday said the thousands of National Guard troops who will provide security in Washington, D.C., for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be vetted for insider threats following the arrests of former and active duty military personnel who participated in the Capitol siege earlier this month.