2LT Lester Soliba Depot: Igorot awarded Gold Cross Medal | Igorotage
2LT Lester Soliba Depot, a proud Igorot from Sagada, Mountain Province, was awarded the Gold Cross Medal (GCM), the fourth-highest military award bestowed to a trooper in commendation for his gallantry in action in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Cirilito Sobejana awarded the Gold Cross Medals to 2LT Depot and 5 other members of the operating troops of 39th Infantry Battalion, 10th Infantry (AGILA) Division, Philippine Army.
The operating combatants were triumphant during the combat operation against Pulang Bagani Command, Southern Regional Committee 3, Southern Mindanao Region Committee at Makilala, North Cotabato which resulted in the apprehension of seven (7) High Valued Individuals and capture of eleven (11) High-Powered Firearms and war materials.
Complete list of Gold Cross Medal awardees conferred by AFP Chief Sobejana:
- SECOND LIEUTENANT VICTOR D MARQUEZ O-151888 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
- SECOND LIEUTENANT LESTER S DEPOT O-153974 (INFANTRY) PHILIPPINE ARMY
- Sergeant Jay Ar R Romero 872338 (Infantry) Philippine Army
- Corporal Leonard C Tiongson 907956 (Infantry) Philippine Army
- PFC Mario G Grate 930628 (Infantry) Philippine Army
- CAA Darwin O Ongque CO G16-000426 Philippine Army
Congratulations and snappy salute!
Sign in to share your thoughts. No account yet?
2LT Lei Vanette Alangui, a proud Igorota from Sagada, is one of the elite pilots of the Philippine Air Force who operates the A-29B Super Tucano.
Rynne Daven A. Barrios, a 17-year-old prodigy from Baguio City, Philippines, has won the gold medal in the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad 2022.
Orlando Smith Jr., an Igorot bodybuilder recently won silver in an International bodybuilding competition.
Be warned, Isadanga and the PNP do not compromise with people who use illegal drugs as their bread and butter while destroying the lives of others.
Baguio-born Leejan Raphael G. Nacnac won two gold medals and one bronze medal in the 5th World Natural Bodybuilding Federation-Philippines.
Igorot beauty queen Roxie Smith recently wowed her fans with a Barbie-inspired photoshoot.
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. has made history by becoming the first Igorot to be appointed Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Vjnhyl Zam Alvendia Pondivida, a 22-year-old from Pangasinan, has made history as Benguet State University’s first Summa Cum Laude in 107 years.
The Cordillera is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Philippines. There is something for everyone in the Cordillera.
Mary Jane Aluyen, a grade 1 teacher in Bauko, Mountain Province, gifted her graduating students with copies of her book “Bauko Through the Years.”
You might also like to read more related articles filed under People — or jump to a random article!
People Surprise me
Igorotage is the first and only Igorot community on the web. We’re sorry but if you are an Igorot and not a member of Igorotage, what are you doing!?
Join the community About us