For his work in helping those affected by floods brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon, actor Gerald Anderson deserves a commendation and a promotion in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit.
Senator Robin Padilla stressed this in a resolution where he sought a one-rank promotion for Anderson – Gerald Randolph Anderson Jr. in real life, an auxiliary lieutenant commander of the PCG Auxiliary.
“His actions demonstrated the true embodiment of a reservist, which is to support and complement the active force when circumstances called for.”
“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,” Padilla said in Senate Resolution 1089.
“The actor’s heroic deeds and compassion in times of disasters during the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy were similarly recognized.”
“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,” the legislator added.
The lawmaker, a reserve lieutenant colonel in the Philippine Army, cited videos circulating online showing Anderson at the frontlines rescuing trapped residents in Brgy. Santo Domingo in Quezon City.
The senator said Anderson was also seen helping transport evacuees to safe areas.
“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,” he concluded.
