New 4ID assistant division commander assumes post

From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 4): New 4ID assistant division commander assumes post

The newly installed assistant division commander of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division (4ID) formally assumed his post today.

Col. Romeo G. Gan, the new 4ID’s assistant division commander, is a member of the Philippine Military Academy’s “Matikas” Class of 1983. He served as the commander of the 401st Infantry (Unity) Brigade based in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur prior to his designation here.

He replaced Brig. Gen. Romeo L. Gapuz who was earlier designated as division commander of the 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division based in Barangay Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.

Gan, aside from his continued service to this division since May 2011, was already part of the Diamond Team in the past. He was designated as the assistant chief of staff for operations in 2005, where he met the challenge of merging three offices, the operations, the civil-military operations, education and training.

During his assumption speech, he mentioned his past assignments and designations which include his commandership of the 12th Infantry Battalion and being chief of staff of the 8th Infantry Division. He also expressed his commitment to serve the 4ID under Maj. Gen. Nestor A. Añonuevo and expressed his gratitude for his designation.

“I would like to extend my congratulations to Col. Gan in his new designation as the assistant division commander, you have my confidence and I know that with your qualities and rich experience I can expect a helping hand in leading this division,” Añonuevo said.

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