Navy man who lost thumb during Ayungin incident awardedPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shakes the hand of Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo during a ceremony in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on June 23, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. awarded the Philippine Navy servicemember who was injured in a confrontation with the China Coast Guard (CCG) near Ayungin Shoal the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kampilan on Sunday. Seaman First Class Underwater Operator Jeffrey Facundo, who lost a thumb during the clash in the West Philippine Sea, received the honor in a ceremony in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The chief executive awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of Kamagi to 79 others who participated in the mission. Marcos lauded the Western Command troops for showing restraint when confronted by hostile Chinese sailors during their recent resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal.

Source: Philippine Star June 23, 2024 23:15 UTC