MANILA – The Philippine Army (PA) on Sunday joined visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in honoring veterans of the Korean War.
In a statement Monday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Army chief Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido hosted the South Korean leader who arrived in the country on Sunday.
Yoon honored Filipino and South Korean veterans in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial Pylon inside the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
He added that the PA Security and Escort Battalion provided ceremonial honors during the wreath-laying ceremony.
“The event pays tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) members who bravely fought side-by-side with South Korean soldiers and defended their stations against the combined forces of North Korea and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army during the Korean War,” Dema-ala said.
He also said the ceremony shows the PA leadership recognizes the profound significance of memorializing the sacrifices of veterans who showed resilience, bravery, and unwavering spirit.
Yoon is in the country to meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations between Manila and Seoul.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between South Korea and the Philippines. (PNA)