Filipino peacekeeping troops to arrive in Haiti

In his remarks to House leadership Romualdez said the Filipino peacekeeping troops were worthy of the House's commendation ". . . for the bravery, courage, and professionalism they displayed during the attack despite being outnumbered . . ." He also reminded the House the soldiers held to ". . . the military's core values of courage . . . (and) for showing (the) highest levels of professionalism and competence . . ."

As soon as the peacekeeping troops arrived home to Manila, another contingent of 157 Filipino peacekeepers was dispatched to Haiti to the MINUSTAH peacekeeping mission. They are replacing a 155 naval contingent that has completed its mission. Military Chief General Gregorio Catapang has gone on record to say ". . . AFP will continue to support the peacekeeping missions of the United Nations"

In the meantime Evardone has filed House Resolution 1517 to praise the soldiers' "unparalled valor and firm commitment".

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