Dahil sa kanyang pagtulong sa mga apektado ng baha dala ng Super Typhoon Carina at ng habagat, nararapat lamang na bigyan ng papuri at promosyon sa Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit.
Iginiit ito ni Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla sa resolusyon kung saan nanawagan siya ng one-rank promotion para kay Anderson – Gerald Randolph Anderson Jr. sa tunay na buhay, na isang auxiliary lieutenant commander sa PCG Auxiliary.
“Mr. Anderson’s selflessness and willingness to place others’ needs above his own safety serve as an inspiration to our countrymen. His actions demonstrated the true embodiment of a reservist, which is to support and complement the active force when circumstances called for,” ani Padilla sa kanyang Senate Resolution 1089.
“It must be recalled that the actor’s heroic deeds and compassion in times of disasters during the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana) in 2009, which also caused extensive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, were similarly recognized,” dagdag niya.
Ani Padilla, na reserve lieutenant colonel sa Philippine Army, may mga online videos kung saan nakita si Anderson sa frontlines na tumutulong sa mga residente sa Brgy. Santo Domingo sa Quezon City.
Nakita rin si Anderson na tumutulong para dalhin sa ligtas na lugar ang mga lumikas sa kanilang tahanan.
“Mr. Anderson also showcased the core values of PCG as first responders in the face of calamities, which only merits recognition and corresponding promotion in service,” ani Padilla.
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