Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital, Jolo, Sulu
April 9, 2019

In recognition of their bravery in fighting violent extremism, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kampilan to the 17 wounded-in-action (WIA) soldiers confined at the Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital in Jolo, Sulu.

The 17 soldiers needed medical attention after suffering injuries in separate clashes against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members on April 5 and 8, 2019 in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu.

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