Army officer killed in Mindoro clash receives Gold Cross Medal

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The military has posthumously awarded the Gold Cross Medal — the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ third-highest award for bravery — to Army Capt. Dean Buen Oyando, who was killed in a clash with communist rebels in Occidental Mindoro on Sunday, March 29. READ: Army officer killed, 2 soldiers hurt, NPA rebel caught in Mindoro clash In a report, the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2nd ID), based at Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal, said the awarding ceremony was held during a vigil at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on Tuesday. Maj. Gen. Ramon […]... Keep on reading: Army officer killed in Mindoro clash receives Gold Cross Medal

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