ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Marine Corps has dedicated its 70th “birthday” celebration on Saturday to soldiers who perished in fighting and to their families as it recommitted to its sworn duty to serve God, the country and the Filipinos.
Casem said this year’s celebration is “different”
because of the coronavirus pandemic, but despite the health crisis the
Philippine Marine Corps quickly adapted to the situation.
“Our birthday celebration this year is different as
we found ourselves in an unfamiliar operating environment. We have adapted and
retooled our plans and actions in many ways to maintain our strong resolve and
keep our warrior spirit intact.”
“Let us celebrate this occasion as the day when we
recommit our sworn duty to serve God, our country, and people. Let us continue
being at the forefront of change, ready to build peace, assist in times of
pandemic and disasters, and confident to meet future challenges. Mabuhay ang
Philippine Marine Corps,” he said.
He said the Philippine Marine Corps has undeniably
shown its magnificence since its day of inception in 1950.
“Many battles have been fought by the Corps showing
great gallantry and valor as an irrevocable attribute of anyone under the
Marine Oath. As it now takes pride of its 70 years of service while
continuously improving to achieve its vision of being the amphibious
force-in-readiness and the nation’s force of choice for archipelagic defense
bringing pride and lasting inspiration to the people, Team Matatag will always
be in support with the Corps' pledge in attaining said vision,” Atienza said.
He said the Philippines Marine Corps is at the
forefront of change, addressing peace and pandemic situations the past decades with
unwavering dedication and exemplary service to the country.
This was also echoed by LTSG Manuel Gomez, the
commander of the MBLT-11’s Alpha Company, saying: “The Filipino Marines do not
intend to bask on the glories earned by the Marines of other countries… The
Philippine Marine Corps has its own way of accomplishing its mission and
providing optimum service to the nation. And as it hails its growth in the
cosmos of the armed forces, one thing is foreseeable and that is, it will
continue to achieve greater heights leading its force with Karangalan,
Katungkulan and Kabayanihan.”
MBLT-11 is active in community services in
Zamboanga and in areas where it operates in support to the local government’s
peace and development efforts, and its strong commitment to fight coronavirus
disease in support to the government’s Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases and as
part of the Task Force COVID Shield Zamboanga under the Joint Task Force
Zamboanga.
Last year, Zamboanga Mayor Beng Climaco praised the
MBLT-11 for “dedicating your
time, effort and resources for the people of Zamboanga. With the grace of God
and the intercession of Nuestra Senora La Virgen del Pilar y San Jose, the
security sector continues to safeguard Zamboanga and its people. Gracias for
the love, support and security MBLT11.” (Zamboanga Post)
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