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MANILA - The Army Reserve Command of the Philippine Army honored the wartime heroism of the late actor, Capt. Allan Fernando R. Poe Sr., as part of the nationwide observance of Philippine Veterans Week.The wreath-laying ceremony took place on Friday morning at the New Reservist Firing Range in Camp Riego de Dios. The event was attended by key military leaders, reservists, and guests in solemn tribute to Poe Sr., whose service during the Second World War reflected the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of Filipino veterans. Leading the ceremony were senior officials of the Army Reserve Command, including Col. Edgardo Monjardin, Chief of Staff of the Reserve Command, Philippine Army; Col. Roberto Q. Beatisula Jr., Commander of the Provincial Task Force-Cavite; and Lt. Col. Melchor P. Fernando, Battalion Commander of the 402nd Regional Reserve Infantry Battalion. Their presence underscored the Armed Forces’ continuing commitment to honoring its heroes and strengthening the reserve force. Also in attendance was Poe Sr.&#x27;s great grandson, Lt. Col. Brian Poe, who joined the ceremony in his capacity as a reservist officer.<div> </div>Poe reflected on the life of Fernando Poe Sr., noting that he answered the call to duty at the outbreak of World War II and entered active service on Dec. 20, 1941 as a member of the Reserve Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He served as Assistant Provost Marshal under General Simeon de Jesus and later as Platoon Leader and Morale Officer in Bataan, where he helped protect civilians amid intense fighting before being captured by Japanese forces and forced to endure the Bataan Death March following the fall of the peninsula on April 9, 1942.   Despite the hardships of war, Fernando Poe Sr. continued to serve the nation, joining the Panay Guerrillas under Colonel Macario Peralta Jr., demonstrating resolve in their fight for the country&#x27;s freedom.

The Army Reserve Command of the Philippine Army honored the wartime heroism of the late actor, Capt. Allan Fernando R. Poe Sr., as part of the nationwide observance of Philippine Veterans Week.

The Army Reserve Command of the Philippine Army honored the wartime heroism of the late actor, Capt. Allan Fernando R. Poe Sr., as part of the nationwide observance of Philippine Veterans Week.

Army Reserve Command pays tribute to Fernando Poe Sr. during Veterans Week wreath laying event

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Army Reserve Command pays tribute to Fernando Poe Sr. during Veterans Week wreath laying event

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Published April 11, 2026 04:13 PM PHT

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