Philippine Armed Forces Lieutenant General Danilo Pamonag speaks at the 9th Philippines Studies Lecture Series at the Lecture Hall on October 1.

The lecture was made possible by the Consulate General of the Philippines and the Philippine Studies Lecture Series which invited the Philippine Armed Force officers to speak to the Guam Army National Guard and the University of Guam.

Southern Luzon Commander, Lt. Gen. Pamonag’s lecture focused on the ISIS situation in Malawi city over the last couple of months. The lecture shared the hardship and triumph of the Philippine Armed Forces and the people of Malawi City, Mindanao.

Pamonag stated, “it was approximately 158 days of continuous conflicting, and we were finally happy to hoist the Philippine national flag after liberating Malawi city.”

The lecture presented real-life images and videos of military and ISIS strikes in Malawi City, the military’s dedication to ending ISIS attacks, and the different humanitarian efforts to use to restore the city.

The lecture provided vital information for the students and the community about Malawi city and the ultimate victory of the Filipino community.

Without out any hesitation, Pamonag shared the story about the brave soldiers that risked their lives to ensure the victory of Mindanao which is now considered safe for travelers and tourists.

Before the end of the presentation, Lt. Gen. Pamonag was presented with a Legislative Resolution awarded by Senator Frank Aguon.

Forum moderator, Dr. Lilnabeth Somera was impressed by the turnout of students and community members. And she hopes to see more attendees next semester for the 10th lecture series.