CAPIZ, (PNA) — Two injured soldiers of the 61st Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army were awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) while being treated at the Camp Peralta Station Hospital in Jamindan town here Monday.
Private First Class Ricky Llorico and Private Chrysler Lozada were cited for their acts of heroism and wounds sustained during their unit’s recent encounters with the New People’s Army (NPA).
These include the clashes in the boundaries of Barangay Nayawan and Tacayan, and Barangay Lahug and Barangay Abangay, all in Tapaz town, on Oct. 7 and 9, respectively.
“We recognize the gallantry of our soldiers who fought in the recent encounters. The 3rd Infantry Division is making sure that the wounded are given the best medical care,” said Brig. Gen. Aurelio Baladad, commander of the 3rd Division, in a press statement.
Another wounded soldier, Pfc Rodel Gentroles, who is still recuperating at a Roxas City hospital, will also be awarded the WPM at a later date.
The WPM is granted to those wounded in action against an enemy of the Philippines or as a direct result of an act of the enemy, provided such wound necessitates treatment of medical officers.