MANILA, Aug. 18 (PNA) - Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
chief-of-staff Gen. Jessie Dellosa was awarded the "Quezon Medalya ng
Karangalan" (QMK), Quezon province's highest honor, during ceremonies at
the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City on Friday.
Joining Dellosa in receiving the prestigious honor was Brig. Gen.
Nestor Amador Anonuevo, the deputy chief of staff for operations.
Col. Arnulfo Burgos, Jr., AFP spokesperson, said both officers
were awarded the QMK for their exceptional and meritorious achievements
for government service in the military.
“I’m grateful and honored to be awarded this coveted medal, even
more as I receive this from my fellow Quezonians who represent one of
the country’s most distinguished statesmen and source of national pride,
President Manuel L. Quezon,” Dellosa said.
This year’s QMK awardees also include Maria Rhodora Perpetua
Isabedra Fresnedi and Antonio Fleta for business corporate; Judge
Rodoldo Obnamia Jr. for judiciary; photographer George Tapan and Rev.
Msgr. Ramon Tiama for culture and arts; Engr. Renato Maza for
agriculture; Atty. Manuel Barcelona Jr. for law; and Buenaventura Luces
for education.
Dellosa is a member of the Philippine Military Academy "Matapat" Class of 1979.
He was born in Bacon, Sorsogon, grew up in Lucena City, Quezon.
His distinguished military career showcases his high standard of
performance and standing leadership, which yielded many successes in
his tour of duty both in garrison and in the frontlines.
Dellosa is a recipient of numerous awards topped by Distinguished
Service Star, two Wounded Personnel Medal, two Gold Cross Medal, thirty
nine Military Merit Medal, six Bronze Cross Medal, Long Service Medal,
Marksmanship Badge Expert,Outstanding Achievement Medal and the coveted
PMA Alumni Association Incorporated Outstanding Achievement Award for
Military Operations.
The "QMK" is the highest award given by the Province of Quezon to
its model citizens for their outstanding achievements, which greatly
contributed to the advancement of interest and welfare development of
the province and its people.
It aims to recognize the exemplary contributions of Quezonians
who best exemplify the sterling qualities and virtues of the late
President Manuel L. Quezon, regardless of class, creed, and religion.
The search for "QMK" awardees also hopes to inspire the public to
contribute to the building of a just, humane, and better society to
every Filipino.
It is given annually on Aug. 19, the birth anniversary of the deceased president.
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