Philippine Army |
| Enlisted Personnel |
Current Assignment |
| Master Sergeant Ruben N. Lucero |
Unit of Assignment: Office of the Assistant Chief for Education and Training, G8, Philippine Army, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Years in Service: 23 years |
 
Master Sergeant Romeo H. Jandugan |
Currently assigned as the Chief Clerk at the Office of the Assistant Chief for Education and Training, Master Sergeant Lucero believes that continuous training is important, especially for the enlisted personnel, because this reminds the soldiers of their duties and responsibilities and at the same time, enriches their knowledge of their respective fields and interests. He is a living example of a soldier who always aspires for excellence in service. A representative of the Philippine Army to the Sergeant Major Course at the US Army Sergeant Major in Fort Bliss, Texas, Master Sergeant Lucero finished the course at the top 10% of a class composed of 645 students. Furthermore, he also received the Best International Student award. Aside from these awards, he was also named as Enlisted Personnel of the Year for five times. |
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| Master Sergeant Hercules L. Regis |
Unit of Assignment: 1301st General Headquarters Dental Dispensary Headquarters and Headquarters Support Command, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Years in Service: 23 years |
 
Master Sergeant Romeo H. Jandugan |
Currently assigned as the Chief Clerk at the Office of the Assistant Chief for Education and Training, Master Sergeant Lucero believes that continuous training is important, especially for the enlisted personnel, because this reminds the soldiers of their duties and responsibilities and at the same time, enriches their knowledge of their respective fields and interests. He is a living example of a soldier who always aspires for excellence in service. A representative of the Philippine Army to the Sergeant Major Course at the US Army Sergeant Major in Fort Bliss, Texas, Master Sergeant Lucero finished the course at the top 10% of a class composed of 645 students. Furthermore, he also received the Best International Student award. Aside from these awards, he was also named as Enlisted Personnel of the Year for five times. |
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| Commissioned Officer |
Current Assignment |
| Colonel Melquiades L. Feliciano |
Unit of Assignment: 71st Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Nueva Ecija
Years in Service: 24 years |
 
Staff Sergeant Fidel C. Delara |
Colonel Feliciano knows that being in the military service entails a lot of sacrifices, and these include being away with his family. Currently based in 7th Infantry Division in Nueva Ecija, he is separated from his wife, who is in the United States, and his children, who are in Cebu. Though his wife has been convincing him to leave the military to join her in the United States, he constantly refuses her suggestion, saying that he can do nobler things by staying in the military than by working in the United States. Colonel Feliciano’s achievements include clearing of insurgents in his areas of assignment. He has also convinced some members of the community, who have been persuaded by the insurgents to support them, to trust the government again by addressing their needs, and having dialogues and consultations to discuss with them possible solutions to their problems. He has also established cooperatives and livelihood projects to help rebel returnees start a living and have stable jobs. |
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Philippine Air Force |
| Enlisted Personnel |
Current Assignment |
| Master Sergeant Leonilo L. Pedrosa |
Unit of Assignment: Air Force General Hospital, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Years in Service: 31 years
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Staff Sergeant Blas C. Austria |
Serving in the military since 1979, Master Sergeant Pedrosa has been assigned to the Air Force General Hospital for the past three decades. An aircraft mechanic by profession, he had no background in the field of medicine, yet he underwent numerous trainings to acquire the skills needed to perform his duties and responsibilities. Now an expert aero-medical technician, he has been part of over 800 air lift operations covering aero-medical evacuations, disaster response and rescue operations. In 1998, Master Sergeant Pedrosa saved a two year old boy from drowning in a fishpond at the Buayan Airport in General Santos City by immediately administering first aid to the victim. A year later, he rescued a mentally ill woman who climbed a 20-feet water tank in the Air Force General Hospital. He successfully convinced the woman to climb down the tank. He also introduced several innovations in the Air Force General Hospital, which include the development of a system for effective filing and efficient management of hospital records, as well as the color-coding system of hospital signages in compliance with the standards of the Department of Health. A carpenter, an aircraft mechanic, vehicle mechanic and an aero-medical technician rolled into one, Master Sergeant Pedrosa is regarded as a jack of all trades by his unit. |
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| Technical Sergeant Rogelio T. Alarcon, Jr. |
Unit of Assignment: 18th Attack Squadron, 15th Strike Wing, Major Danilo S. Atienza Air Base, Sangley Point, Cavite City
Years in Service: 20 years |
 
Technical Sergeant Salvador S. Buenaobra, Jr. |
Though his technical skills could easily land him a job at the private sector or even abroad, Technical Sergeant Alarcon chose to stay in the military service because he wants to serve the country and the Filipinos, as well as to share his knowledge as a radio-electrical-instrument technician to his fellow soldiers. He exhibited his technical expertise through the innovations he introduced to the Air Force. He constructed the Circuit Diagram and repaired the Master Caution Panel Board of the MD-520MG attack helicopters, which resulted to US$ 70,000 savings for the AFP. He was also part of the team that repaired and recovered five units of dual tachometers and nine units of fuel shut off valves, which resulted to a savings of almost P800,000 for the AFP. Moreover, he was also part of the team that constructed the rolling test bed that provides accessibility to air craft spares as well as to maintenance manuals during the conduct of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works. ; |
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| Commissioned Officer |
Current Assignment |
| Colonel Arnold A. Mancita |
Unit of Assignment: Office of the Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Logistics, A4, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City
Years in Service: 24 years
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Colonel Restituto F. Padilla, Jr. |
Despite the lucrative salaries offered by commercial airlines, Colonel Mancita chose to be in the military service because he believes that his service is most needed in the Air Force and that money is not the primary source of happiness and fulfillment. As a helicopter pilot, he has been involved in numerous medical, and disaster relief and rehabilitation missions. Seeing the smiles of children and adults during these missions, which for him is an immediate gratification of his simple act of doing his duty, are among his most unforgettable experiences in his career. He considers his having been able to serve as a helicopter pilot for Philippine Presidents, from President Ramos to President Arroyo, as the highlights of his career. As the Director of Operations of the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing, he ensures that each mission is well planned and rehearsed to ensure the safety of the President and other parties. |
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Philippine Navy |
| Enlisted Personnel |
Current Assignment |
| Technical Sergeant Marcelo G. Batingan |
Unit of Assignment: Headquarters Service Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 4, Sulu
Years in Service: 15 years |
 
Data Processor 2nd Class (Staff Sergeant) Reynor S. Calzado |
Technical Sergeant Batingan considers his being part of the combat clearing operations in Secretary Narciso Ramos Highway against the MILF in 2000 as his most significant accomplishment in his career. The clearing operations brought about positive impact to those who pass the road because the civilians can easily pass by the road without being harassed and/or robbed by the MILF. This resulted to a more progressive community as the locals were able to transport their produce and goods to other parts of the province. Believing that soldiers should maintain peace in the communities that they serve, he also played a significant role in the settlement of a conflict between the families of a victim and a suspect, which, if not prevented, could have led to an armed conflict. Seeking the help of the barangay captain, Technical Sergeant Batingan was able to reach a settlement that was agreed upon by the involved parties. |
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| Sergeant Vicente S. Sustiverio, Jr. |
Unit of Assignment: Headquarters, Philippine Navy and Headquarters Support Group,
Naval Station Jose Andrada, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Years in Service: 15 years |
 
Technical Sergeant Ramon B. Cabeguin |
Having a vast experience in the field of intelligence, Sergeant Sustiverio has been engaged in various operations involving different kinds of lawless elements. He was also involved in conducting intelligence operations against blast fishing in Manila Bay, which led to successful counteraction operations and to the apprehension of the suppliers of the chemicals and explosives used in blast fishing. Furthermore, Sergeant Sustiverio also conducted series of intelligence operations which led to the solution of 17 high-profile robbery and hold-up cases in 2008. He has orchestrated and supervised the over-all operations of his unit and has directed the actual conduct of intelligence gathering and monitoring, case build-up and coordination with other AFP and PNP intelligence units which led to successful operations.; |
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| Commissioned Officer |
Current Assignment |
| Colonel Nathaniel Y. Casem |
Unit of Assignment: Headquarters, Philippine Marine Corps, Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Naval Station Jose Francisco, Taguig City
Years in Service: 22 years |
 
Colonel Romeo T. Tanalgo |
Colonel Casem was the Commanding Officer of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-11 during the combat operations against the rogue elements of the Moro National Liberation Front – Misuari Break Away group (MNLF-MBG), wherein he and his men confronted about 500 MNLF fighters from Sulu. Despite the mortar shells which exploded approximately 10 meters from his position, Colonel Casem was able to capture the main camp of the MNLF-MBG. He also introduced innovations to help reduce the expenses of the Philippine Navy as well as to improve the performance of their duties. These include using a pair of 6 volt rechargeable batteries, as a power supply for PRC-77 tactical radios, that can last for a week of operations and can be re-cahrged for use in succeeding operations; as well as the use of solar power to generate power supply for communication equipment. |
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Technical Services - Dental Service |
| Awardees |
Current Assignment |
| Major Vicente G. Magaro |
Unit of Assignment: Office of the Army Dental Surgeon, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Years in Service: 19 years |
 
Colonel Pedro G. Herrera-Davila |
Major Magaro admits that getting better compensation by working in a civilian office is too tempting, however he draws inspiration from being able to serve the country and the Filipinos as a soldier. He finds satisfaction in being able to offer his services to soldiers and to the marginalized and poor members of the community during dental missions. Currently assigned in the Office of the Army Chief Dental Surgeon, Major Magaro played an important role in drafting circulars and standard operating procedures aimed to improve the performance of the unit’s duties. He was part of the committee that drafted the new Constitution and By-Laws of the AFP Dental Society. He was also a member of the Technical Working Group which formulated a GHQ Circular on Practice of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene and Dental Technology in the AFP Dental Service. Furthermore, he also played an important role in the formulation of a Standard Operating Procedure for the Conduct of AFP Dental Health Mission. And to help lessen the unit’s expenses, he introduced new ways of procuring dental supplies. |
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