PASTOR Apollo C. Quiboloy inspires 69 students from “Class Valiente,” the newest batch from the ACQ College of Ministries to have completed their month-long military training on September 19, 2023.
The leader of The Kingdom of Jesus Christ is also the founder of the 2nd Metro Davao Signal Battalion, SMNI, Philippine Army Affiliated Reservist Unit (PAARU).
He said in his talk that his visit to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in Baguio City was instrumental in adopting military training in the bible college.
“I remembered once a upon a time it was in Baguio..Through the pulling down of strong holds,” Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, Founder, ACQ College of Ministries, Inc.said.
Pastor Apollo also mentioned the noteworthy contribution of the men in uniform for their love of the country.
“In those days when the CPP-NPA-NDF was in power, and is going to topple the democratic government that we have, it was only the afp, particularly the land base Philippine Army that held,” Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, added.
It can be remembered that Pastor Apollo was also conferred with the title of World Missionary Chaplain with the rank of Brigadier General, accredited by the Chief of Chaplains, by the US Army on July 20, 2022.
Meanwhile, the newly installed commander of the 10th Infantry Division (10ID), BGen. Allan Hambala also commended the dedication of the students who endured the rigorous training for a month.
“And again I saw the kind of training that they have undergone. I said to Gen. Yecla, looks like their training is tougher compared to us before. You see, eating while lying down and not seeing the food, with chilies. You had a rigorous training. And with that I just want to congratulate you again for your attitude for your perseverance, hurdling that very hard military training,” BGen. Allan D. Hambala, PA, Newly-installed Commander, 10ID, said.
David Axel Manaday received the Leadership Award for being the Corps Commander of Class Valiente.
“To my fellow classmates of Class Vlaiente, let’s keep on fighting and let’s make the Son proud, let’s make the King proud.”
“To our beloved Pastor, Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, a big thank you, thank you is not enough, there’s no word to describe how we feel coz we really feel thankful for the privilege, for the blessings, for everything he has invested upon us…so thank you Pastor,” David Axel Manaday, Corps Commander, Class Valiente, said.
Army officials acknowledge Pastor Apollo, SMNI’s efforts in nation-building
Meanwhile, the army officials also acknowledged Pastor Apollo and the SMNI’s efforts in nation-building.
“SMNI and Pastor Apollo’s Kingdom of Jesus Christ have immensely helped us. I personally witnessed how SMNI supported the anti-insurgency effort of the armed forces. In fact, because of the help of SMNI and Pastor Quiboloy—we immediately addressed the insurgency problem in Davao City and in all provinces in the region. At the national level, SMNI continues to help us in informing the public on how to effectively address the insurgency problem of those institution that make bridge of gap between us and the public,” BGen. Consolito P. Yecla, PA, Deputy Commander, EASTMINCOM, said.
“SMNI has greatly helped us in extending to the public about the hardships and efforts of your soldiers just to achieve the insurgency free status. What happened is that you (SMNI) are one of those institutions that bridged the gap between us and the public,” BGen. Allan D. Hambala, PA, Newly-Installed Commander, 10ID, said.
While these students are trained to become future ministers, they are also trained to become patriotic citizens of the country and become catalysts of change.
