Brigadier General Danilo Lim belongs to a rare breed of scholar soldiers. His first assignment after graduating from West Point was in Mindanao where he was wounded twice in combat in Sulu. His division commander, Brig. Gen. Emilio Lugajr., once described him as the bravest lieutenant he has ever met. As a seasoned scout ranger officer, he was long involved in anti-insurgency, anti-terrorism and anti secessionist operations. Respected in military circles for his idealism, integrity, expertise and bravery, he remains unstained even by the slightest hint of corruption. Columnist Julius Fortuna wrote, "He is probably the most credible military officer today."
In a recent newspaper article, Alejandro Lichauco described him "as one of the military figures today that so powerfully represents the face of integrity and valor expected of the Nation’s soldier." He added that "Danny Lim represents moral rectitude in the Armed Forces."