PA shooting contingent bags 63 medals in AARM
CAPAS – The Philippine Army shooting contingent bagged 23 gold, 14 silver and 26 bronze medals during the recently concluded ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) which was held at Camp O’Donnell.
Task Force AARM Commander Brigadier General Herminigildo Francisco Aquino said the achievement of the Philippine Army shooting contingent is a quantum leap against the ASEAN heavyweights, Indonesia and Thailand.
Aquino furthered that this international event helped improve the capabilities of Philippine army soldiers and showcase their marksmanship skills.
downturn that has dealt blows to the global shipbuilding market and has triggered intense competition from shipbuilders, the latest achievement received by Hanjin is nothing more than a concrete testament to the company’s strong resiliency and firm resolve to overcome great challenges facing the industry with its competitive strengths in terms of having a pool of highly skilled workforce and innovative technology that continue to keep abreast of the fast changing developments in the global maritime trade and commerce.
Hanjin President Gwang Suk Chung remarked “We are honored to receive such an award from the DTI under the leadership of Secretary Ramon Lopez who is steering President Rodrigo Duterte’s vision of reinvigorating the manufacturing sector in general for the common good,” said Chung.
“We are more than proud of the craftsmanship of the Filipino shipbuilders, without them, we wouldn’t have won the award,” said Chung.
He said in sum, this underscores the bright prospect of the shipbuilding industry as an engine of economic growth for the country in the long term.”
With its forward looking approach driven by the invaluable support from the Philippine government, Hanjin has already delivered to various shipping companies overseas a total of 98 vessels as of August 2016 - with a total export tag price of USD5.708 Bi l l i on.
Chung further said “This is indeed a product of the collective effort between Hanjin and the Philippine government. Such long and fruitful collaboration has helped us gain the trust and confidence of our valued clients to continue working with us on big ticket projects with far-reaching positive effects to the global economic landscape in the years ahead”, adding that Hanjin is currently on the process of building three 20,600 TEU containerships considered among the biggest in the world today.
Hanjin is also constructing a fleet of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Carriers after having successfully delivered four first-ever Philippine-made vessels of such kind this year.
DTI Director Senen Perlada said, “We want to equip exporters with the necessary tools for them to be competitive. We also want exporters to cooperate with government agencies in simplifying procedures and documentations.” She added that the award also recognizes the exporters for their exemplary performance and contribution to the country’s economic and export growth.
— Ric Sapnu