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MANILA – Five soldiers wounded in the Sulu bombings last August were recognized and received financial aid at Camp Navaro, Calarian, Zamboanga City on Wednesday.
The Joint Task Force Sulu soldiers were Corporal Jeric Gil Villaruz, Private First Class Jayson Paguirigan, Private First Class Vincent Malupa, Private First Class Dave Egypt and Private Baser Katipon.
They were awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal for the injuries they sustained during the two attacks by Abu Sayyaf in the city of Jolo, which killed 17 people, including two suspected suicide bombers, and injured more than 70.
“They are among those who suffered serious injuries and were treated in private hospitals here in the city. We are happy that they are now in better condition, ”said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
Senator Win Gatchalian, through his representatives, provided financial assistance to injured personnel.
“On behalf of all the soldiers, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Senator Win Gatchalian and his staff,” said Vinluan.
Brig. General Manuel Sequitin, assistant division commander of the 11th Infantry Division, congratulated the soldiers on their service.
“They made WestMinCom and all of AFP proud,” he said.
On Tuesday, security forces exchanged fire with 7 members of Abu Sayyaf near Sulare Island in Sulu, resulting in the deaths of bandits linked to the Islamic State and the sinking of their speedboat.
The Abu Sayyaf members were reportedly under the command of Mundi Sawadjaan and Radullan Sahiron, Vinluan, Jr. said in an earlier statement.
Sawadjaan is the alleged mastermind behind the Jolo bombings.
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