‘Scout’ Eddie Garcia to be given full military honorsBy The Manila TimesFULL military honors will be given to screen legend Eddie Garcia on Sunday, the final day of his wake, his stepson 1-Pacman Partylist Rep. Michael “Mikee” Romero said. This will be ended by a 6 p.m. Mass, followed by full military honors afterwards,” Romero’s Facebook post read on Saturday. The Philippine Army first accorded honors to the veteran actor in his memorial service on Friday at the Heritage Park in Taguig City. Garcia was with the Philippine Scouts with the United States Army in Japan before joining the entertainment industry. Lawmakers had urged the military to render half-mast flag and corresponding military honors to the late actor.

Source: Manila Times June 22, 2019 09:13 UTC