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A Question of Valor: The Story of the most bemedaled Filipino military hero
33 years ago, then Marine Captain Ariel Querubin lay clinically dead in the Quirino Labor Hospital’s morgue. He had been hit by a Sikorsky helicopter gunship rocket, and he had no vital signs. By some stroke of luck, as he lay on the table, a doctor saw the PMA bullring on his finger twitch.
He was immediately transferred to the AFP Medical Center. 13 hours later, the doctors had removed a part of his liver, 6 feet of his small intestines, and repaired his ruptured pancreas. He was alive.
“During mass evacuation, they tend to those who have better chances of survival. And so, they put me together with the other lifeless bodies,” Querubin explains.
The retired colonel is no stranger to brushes with death. In the course of his 30+ years in the Philippine marines, he has sustained 67 battle wounds. In a particularly brutal exchange, he and his battalion fought for 24 hours straight. While they were able to capture the MILF’s 3rd Brigade as a result, the casualties were grave.
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Ariel Querubin honored with PMA Cavalier award in homecoming
In a tribute to his courage, loyalty, and integrity both in the military and private sector, retired Marine officer Ariel Querubin has been named “Cavalier of the Year” by his alma mater the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).
Querubin is a decorated officer known for valiant military career and legendary war exploits, having survived 68 gunshot and artillery scars.
The Medal of Valor awardee earned the latest PMA alumni recognition amid his contributions to the private sector, serving as San Miguel Corporation’s Vice President for Security.
He joins a list of other distinguished alumni awardees, including PLTGEN Jose Chiquito M. Malayo, RADM Caesar Bernard N. Valencia, MGEN Alex S. Rillera, LTCOL Marion B. Cayat, BGEN Consolito P. Yecla, COL Ann Marie T. Gerodiaz, MAJ James Anthony A. Montejo, CDR Emerson F. Oxales, CPT Rolly N. Bacani, PMGEN Eliseo DC Cruz, COMMO Tito Alvin G. Andal, NICA DIR GEN Ricardo F. De Leon, LTSG Walter S. Villagonzalo, and COL Demosthenes C. Doplayna.
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Building A Better Tomorrow: Ariel Querubin’s Legacy Of Integrity, Passion For Wellness, And Vision For The Future
A highly decorated military officer and Medal of Valor Awardee, retired Colonel Ariel Querubin reflects on his courageous battles, cherished family, dedication to fitness, and preparation for the future.
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold,” shares retired Colonel Ariel Querubin. “When I graduated from the Philippine Military Academy in 1979, which was 45 years ago, I was attracted to this passage. I said I want this to be my guiding principle.” He had been so moved by this quote that he had even written it in his yearbook. The highly decorated military man would later learn that this was a Bible passage, namely Proverbs 22 verse 1.
Querubin’s life and career have witnessed this commitment to act with integrity to safeguard one’s good reputation. Having served for over three decades in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, he has exemplified an unwavering love and dedication to the country.
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