PNP honors 24 peacekeepers

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MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) honored Tuesday night 24 police officers who were among the 133 Filipino UN peacekeepers from the Ebola-hit Liberia after they completed the 21-day quarantine on Caballo Island.

The PNP peacekeepers onboard a coaster van arrived in Camp Crame, Quezon City around 8:40 p.m.

They received letters of commendation, medals from the United Nations for their valuable service and 9mm pistols as gift during a ceremony at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame.

The ceremony was witnessed by their families and top police officials.

The 24 peacekeepers were among the first batch of the 133 peacekeepers from the Ebola-hit Liberia who arrived home last November 12 after finishing their mission.

Since 1992, the PNP has been sending contingents to the United Nations peacekeeping operations and missions, first in Cambodia and subsequently in other countries torn by conflict to provide services and assistance.