LOOK: Gerald Anderson honors soldiers with visit to Marawi

Actor Gerald Anderson paid tribute to the Armed Forces’ efforts with a visit to the recently liberated Marawi City.

Dressed in his Coast Guard uniform and shades, he wrote in an Instagram post, “We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us… Marawi liberated.”

We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us… Marawi liberated 👊🏼 .. #marawi #marawiliberated #bangonmarawi #coastguard #army

A post shared by Gerald Anderson (@andersongeraldjr) on Nov 25, 2017 at 1:18am PST

Some of the military members he met were Iligan’s Coast Guard. In 2016, Anderson was inducted to the Philippine Coast Guard as a lieutenant.

Coast Guard Iligan .. #marawi #coastguard

A post shared by Gerald Anderson (@andersongeraldjr) on Nov 24, 2017 at 6:46pm PST

According to an ABS-CBN report, he visited the battlegrounds and had lunch with troops and the local government’s civilian rescuers.

Sharing a picture of the city’s welcome sign, he used the uplifting hashtag #bangonmarawi.

#marawi #bangonmarawi

A post shared by Gerald Anderson (@andersongeraldjr) on Nov 24, 2017 at 9:45pm PST

In Nov. 24, he and actress Maris Racal attended the 67th founding anniversary of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment. The unit specializes in anti-guerrilla jungle warfare and counter-terrorism.

Gerald Anderson and Maris Racal at the 67th Founding Anniversary of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment in Camp Tecson San Miguel, Bulacan. Together with the staff of GMO Unit share their time honoring the Heroes of Marawi, as they listen to their stories and bravery. Salute to you! pic.twitter.com/92YTpDZfOm

— Star Magic™ (@starmagicphils) November 24, 2017

Gerald Anderson at the 67th Founding Anniversary of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment in Camp Tecson San Miguel, Bulacan. Together with the staff of GMO Unit share their time honoring the Heroes of Marawi, as they listen to their stories and bravery. Salute to you! pic.twitter.com/sNuTunwbgz

— Star Magic™ (@starmagicphils) November 24, 2017

The 28-year-old actor also shared a video from the anniversary to pay tribute to the soldiers.

Happy anniversary scout rangers .. maraming salamat sa inyong sakripisyo para sa ating kaligtasan.. 🙌🏼 Scout Rangers “We Strike” .. #scoutrangers #musang #marawiheroes

A post shared by Gerald Anderson (@andersongeraldjr) on Nov 24, 2017 at 4:03am PST

Celebrities that have been actively supporting and providing aid to Marawi include Robin Padilla, Solenn Heussaff, Angel Locsin, Alden Richards and Pops Fernandez. JB

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