Philippine Forces Challenge Children to be ‘Heroes’

By • on February 26, 2010

Philippine Forces Challenge Children to be ‘Heroes’

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines, Feb. 25, 2010 – Philippine national police here are working to forge a better future by teaching young people what it means to be a “hero” in their community.

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A student at Francisco L.L. Laya Memorial School in Iligan City, Philippines, listens to a lecture from national police during an Operation Junior Heroes program, Feb. 23, 2010, at her school. The program is conducted by the Philippine national police to promote good citizenship. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden