Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido and Army Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Potenciano C. Camba salute the Philippine flag during the during the Vietnam War Memorial wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on July 21, 2024.
The Philippine Army's Security and Escort Battalion renders ceremonial honors during the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on July 21, 2024.
Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido offers a salute to Vietnam War veterans during the wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on July 21, 2024.
Maj. Gen. Jose P. Magno Jr. (Ret.), a Vietnam War veteran, delivers message on behalf of the PHILCAG contingent during the Vietnam War Memorial wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on July 21, 2024.
The Philippine Army honored the heroism and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on July 21, 2024.
“As we pay tribute to their immense sacrifice during their service in a foreign land, the importance of brotherhood without borders, shared goals and global commitment to peace become more inspiring. Indeed the service of those of who were involved in this conflict are timeless symbol of unity and hope and quest for peace that we would always long for,” Army Chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido, who served as the ceremony’s guest of honor and speaker, said in his speech.
The Philippines deployed the 2,000-member Philippine Civic Action Group, Vietnam (PHILCAG) during the Vietnam War. The group — guided by the motto "to build not to destroy" — was mainly involved in rebuilding key roads and providing humanitarian aid in the course of their deployment.
Photos by Cpl Rodgen V. Quirante
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