Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel received a treat from different youth organizations nationwide who performed in a concert meant to recognize their sacrifices in performing their duties to protect the country and the people.
Various bands composed of youth groups offered a tribute to the soldiers during the “Talented, Responsible, Innovative, and Brave (TRIB) – Youth to the Peacemakers” AFP concert held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday, Dec. 9.
Performers included Teatro Benalembang Dance Group, Youth for Peace Philippines, Philippine National Police (PNP) Academy Glee Club, Salam Community Youth Association, Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT), TALYP, Youth for Peace (YFP) – Davao Oriental.
They showcased their skills from singing and cultural presentations “as a gesture of their appreciation to the men and women for their service to the nation,” said Col. Jorry Baclor, chief of AFP public affairs office.
“The event also aimed at further strengthening the military’s partnership with the youth sector and further cementing their role in nation-building. It is a follow-up activity to Project Hiraya launched in September which was aimed at protecting the youth from extremism and radicalization,” Baclor said on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Meanwhile, AFP bands from the 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army; Philippine Air Force Headquarters Service Support Group (PAF-HSSG) Band; Navy Jazz Ensemble; Philippine Marine Corps Band; Civil Relations Service; and Philippine Military Academy’s Glee Club and Cadet Combo gave special performances.
The event was part of the military’s activities in line with the AFP’s 87th founding anniversary which will be celebrated on Dec. 21.
Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, AFP Chief of Staff, thanked the participating youth organizations for showing their support to the AFP as he acknowledged their role in nation-building.
“It is our duty and responsibility to protect the dreams of our youth. The AFP must encourage them to keep themselves engaged and embark on great opportunities that will refine and strengthen their character to face the real world,” Baccaro said in his speech delivered by Brig. Gen. Fermin Carangan, AFP assistant deputy chief of staff for civil military operations.