THE 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, under the command and leadership of Major General Jose Maria R Cuerpo II, joins the whole nation in the commemoration of the 160th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio through a wreath-laying ceremony held at the El Pueblo de A Sus Heroes Monument, Plaza Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, today, November 30.
Brigadier General Joel M. Paloma, the Assistant Division Commander, 4ID, who represented MGen Cuerpo II, together with select military personnel, joins the Cagayan de Oro City, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Jocelyn Rodriguez and Atty. Edgar Cabanlas, City Councilor, District 2, who represented Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ A. Uy, along with other agencies in the Executive Wreath Laying rites and rendering of Full Military Honors.
Anchored on the theme “Bonifacio 2023: Katungkulan at Pananagutan Tungo sa Kaunlaran ng Bayan,” the commemoration emphasizes the importance of service and the collective responsibility of every Filipino in nation-building.
In a statement, MGen Cuerpo II paid tribute to the heroism and life of Bonifacio and called upon the troops to honor and to always be reminded of the sacrifices and lessons left by Bonifacio by performing their duties and responsibilities with utmost commitment, dedication, and a high sense of integrity. (4ID)
