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EastMinCom welcomes Yuletide Season thru Simultaneous Decors Lighting

EastMinCom welcomes Yuletide Season thru Simultaneous Decors Lighting

NSFA, Panacan, Davao City - The Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) participated in the Simultaneous Christmas Decorations Lighting of all units under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on December 1.


 
AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. led the ceremony at Lapulapu Grandstand, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, while EastMinCom Commander LtGen. Greg T. Almerol and his wife, Mrs. Lynette Almerol, led the activity at Headquarters EastMinCom here.
 
The event, which commenced with a virtual Mass and followed by the traditional lighting of Christmas decorations, was witnessed by the Officers, Enlisted Personnel, and Civilian Human Resources of the Command, along with their families.
 
Likewise, Mrs. Almerol presided over the judging of the staff office's Christmas Candyland-themed decorations at EastMinCom headquarters.
 
In his message, LtGen. Almerol reflected on the hope brought by the Christmas season and the unity embedded in the annual tradition.
 
"Christmas is more than a time of festivity; it is a time of reflection and renewal. It is the time when we leave our problems behind for a moment, embrace the warmth of hope, and feel excited to open the presents from our loved ones, as we look forward to a year filled with new opportunities for growth and development," he stated.
 
Meanwhile, Gen. Brawner encouraged all AFP personnel to serve with humility, honor, and integrity, urging them to collaborate in building a brighter and more prosperous future for the country.
 
The annual tradition was part of the AFP's Yuletide Festivities and the 88th AFP Anniversary, with this year's theme, "Rising Over The Challenges in Service to the Nation."
 
 
Source: Public Information Office, Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP

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