Duterte honors soldiers slain in Samar encounter 0 SHARES Share it! Duterte went to Camp General Vicente Lukban in Catbalogan City Friday evening to honor the soldiers who perished in a clash with Communist insurgents in Borongan, Eastern Samar. Meanwhile, four other soldiers, injured during separate clashes with the rebels, were also conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu by President Duterte. Critically injured soldiers and police personnel in the Borongan City encounter were also conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu, Rank of Kampilan by President Duterte. The dependents of the soldiers killed in action received financial assistance from the government, while other support were extended through the state’s Comprehensive Social Benefit Program.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 16, 2019 00:56 UTC