PHL Medal Tally in Ongoing 26th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet Now at 21

Philippine Army (PA) marksmen have compiled an impressive record bagging six gold, six silver and nine bronze medals in the ongoing 26th ASEAN Armies Rifle Meet (AARM) which is being held at Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac.

Capt. Alberto Caber, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) public affairs office chief, said the medal tallies are of Sunday morning.

It can be recalled that AARM 2016 was opened on Nov. 28 and will culminate this Dec. 7.

Caber said the three gold medals were earned in Rifle, two from Carbine, and one from Pistol (Men) event competitions.

Three silver medals were earned in Carbine, two from Pistol (Men) events, and one from Rifle event competitions.

Nine bronze medals were earned in Pistol (Men), 4; Pistol (Ladies), 2; Machine Gun, 1; Carbine, 1; and Rifle event competitions.

Task Force AARM commander Brig. Gen. Herminigildo Francisco C. Aquino said that this annual event is all about friendship and unity among armies of ASEAN countries.

“Our Philippine Army shooters are using locally made firearms. At the end of this event, we are all winners here as this event strengthens bilateral relations among ASEAN armies, develop capabilities, and contribute to regional stability,” he added.

Aquino is the current TRADOC commander. (PNA)LGI/PFN