It was not so long ago when a fine young man had joined the Maritime League, and that man eventually became one of the League’s Trustees. He is LTJG Christian R Chua PN (Res), a junior officer by rank, but to his colleagues, he is a true soldier, gentleman, leader and a fine officer who can be trusted. We would call that trait “maaasahan” meaning, trustworthy.
He has the passion to serve with all sincerity and the heart for soldiery, the combination of which formed him early on to be ready for sacrifice, and to serve people in need of help.
From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he did not stay home and rather joined the Reserve Force in relief operations of donated goods, hauling goods from the piers of Manila, then proceeding to Tanging Yaman Foundation at Ateneo de Manila QC for repacking. He later joined the Reserve Task Unit (RTU) comprising battalions from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and AFPResCom under the Joint Task force-NCR to provide security detail in areas in Metro-Manila. From Duty Officer, he rose to Administrative Officer at RTU.
Despite the deadly threat of an unknown enemy, he served with zeal and dedication that earned him the Bronze Cross Medal that was conferred for the risk of life in non-combatant operations. He also has the love of history that lead him to join the RTU Historian Team, in telling the story of the unit and the men and women behind RTU.
In September 2021, LTJG Christian R Chua was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from O/J9, AFP as one of the top performing Navy Reservists.
In December 2021, LTJG Christian R Chua was awarded the Navy Reservist of the Year.
In the field of education, having a tireless and fervent heart enabled him to pursue Electrical Engineering and an MBA both at the Adamson University, Manila; Naval Command and Staff Course-Class 86, Civil Military Operation Course, several other Philippine Navy training courses including Shipboard Familiarization Training, Information Collection Training, Basic Reservist Administrative Course, EORA Training, and others.
