Tuesday, April 23, 2013

AFP Central Command chief visits troops in Negros Oriental

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 23): AFP Central Command chief visits troops in Negros Oriental

Maj. Gen. Roy O. Deveraturda, the newly installed commander of the Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which covers the entire Visayas, conducted field visit and inspection of Philippine Army troopers in Negros Oriental during the weekend.

It was his first visit at the 302nd Brigade headquarters at Camp Leon Kilat in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, which was attended by staff officers of the brigade headed by Col. Francisco M. Patrimonio, the brigade commander and 11th IB Commander, Lt. Col. Wilfredo V. Isaac.

During his talk with the officers and men of the Brigade, Maj. Gen. Deveraturda expressed his appreciation for the successful Internal Peace and Security Operations (IPSO) and the zero human rights violation of the brigade in its area of responsibility.

“For me, the life of every soldier is very important. Let us not forget our combat SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), the tactics, techniques and procedures to prevent unnecessary loss of lives. We will continue to perform our mandate in protecting the Filipino people with utmost respect to Human Rights and strict adherence to the rule of Law,” Maj. Gen. Deveraturda was quoted in a news release as saying.

Meanwhile, Col. Francisco M. Patrimonio said the unit will perform its best to maintain what the brigade has achieved and will maintain the tradition of excellence and discipline as a habit of the Achiever troopers.

Maj. Gen. Deveraturda is the 14th Commander of the AFP’s Central Command based in Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu City who assumed command last April 08.

He replaced Vice Admiral Edgar L. Abogado who is now the Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy. Maj. Gen. Deveraturda earned his commission in 1980 and a rated Military Pilot after graduating from the Aviation Cadet Program of the Philippine Air Force Flying School.

A native of Magallanes, Cavite, Maj. Gen. Deveraturda is married to Divina A Deveraturda and blessed with two kids.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=519119

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