Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Army commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete saluted the four soldiers who died in an attack by Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) holdouts in Lanao del Norte.
Nafarete ensure the grant of full and immediate support to the families of SSgt. Diosito Araya, Sgt. Gilbert Arnoza, Sgt. Junel Calgas, and Pvt. Sean Mark Laniton, all of the Army.
“We assure their families of full and immediate support. The Philippine Army endeavors to bring comfort to the families of our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the country and the Filipino people,” Nafarrete said.
Brawner and Nafarete also conferred the wounded personnel medal (to Cpl. Rollen Dela Cruz the 10th Infantry Battalion in recognition of his bravery and service.
