00:00 The wounded soldiers were recognized for their service to the country.
00:05 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. was the first to ask for help from the government.
00:12 Alan Francisco in detail. Rise and shine, Alan.
00:15 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. himself provided financial assistance to the 12 wounded soldiers
00:25 who were wounded after fighting the members of the Daula Islamiyah Maute Group.
00:29 The military was able to recognize the wounded soldiers in Tapurong, Pagapo, Lanao del Sur
00:34 who neutralized the high-ranking leader of the Daula Islamiyah Maute Group
00:38 as well as the members of the MSU bombing last year.
00:41 The soldiers were confined in Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
00:46 Aside from the special financial assistance, President Marcos also gave them a Gold Cross Medal,
00:52 Military Merit Medal with Bronze Spearhead Device,
00:55 and Wounded Personal Medal to the four Wounded in Action Soldiers.
00:58 In his conversation with the soldiers, President Marcos recognized the courage
01:03 and unparalleled dedication to protect the Filipino people.
01:07 This includes the defense of the military troops in the country against elements that are afraid.
01:13 The Executive Board also assured the government's continuous support to the wounded soldiers
01:18 as well as the support to the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and their families.
01:24 According to the government, the Army General Hospital and Camp Evangelista Station Hospital
01:31 have also been provided with additional equipment to serve the soldiers.
01:34 The President, Defense Secretary Gilberto Chedoro Jr.,
01:38 Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo,
01:41 AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Browner Jr.,
01:44 Philippine Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Roy Galido, and others.
01:48 Alan Francisco for Pamansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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