links: https://www.army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press-releases-2/390-army-installs-new-1id-commander
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila- The
1st Infantry “Tabak” Division was installed with a new commander in a
Change of Command Ceremony held in Camp Major Cesar L. Sang-An,
Zamboanga del Sur, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
The change of the 1ID leadership was
formalized through the turnover of the command symbol from the outgoing
Commander, Maj. Gen. Roseller G. Murillo to Brig. Gen. Roberto T. Ancan,
presided by the Commanding General Philippine Army, Lt. Gen. Macairog
S. Alberto. A testimonial review was also rendered to honor Maj. Gen.
Murillo who is retiring from military service.
“The role and importance of the 1ID in
the effort to sustain peace and development in Mindanao cannot be
overemphasized. The goals now are to keep up the campaign against the
remnants of the Maute Group and provide continued support in the
rehabilitation of Marawi, in tandem with the local government. Moreover,
it is also our desire to support the implementation of the Bangsamaro
Organic Law and deter any possible effort of the CPP-NPA to
“reinfluence” the communities in Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del
Sur. The momentum is on our side, and the officers and personnel of the
1ID are key to ensuring that we build on the gains made. Keep the words
and wisdom of Maj. Gen. Murillo as part of your guidebook and abide by
the directions and orders of your new Commander, Brig. Gen. Ancan,” said
Lt. Gen. Alberto in his address.
The 1ID is specialized in anti-guerilla
warfare and has been involved in combatting terrorists and threat groups
in Eastern Mindanao which includes the Zamboanga Peninsula, Lanao
Province, and Misamis Occidental. Among its latest historic feat was the
success of the liberation of Marawi City from the hands of the
Maute-inspired terrorists where the Division was part of the Joint Task
Force Marawi. Aside from its troops fighting on the ground, the 1ID also
engaged in cyber operation to address the effort of the terrorist in
using the cyberspace for their recruitment and propaganda.
The Philippine Army continue to work on
improving the warfighting competency of its soldiers through training,
development of health service capabilities, build-up the capabilities of
its Civil-Military Operations and Intelligence units to be able to
provide the necessary support for the troops on the ground.#
Article links:
https://www.army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press-releases-2/388-csafp-exhorts-future-battalion-commanders
https://www.army.mil.ph/home/index.php/press-releases-2/388-csafp-exhorts-future-battalion-commanders
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