AFP chief leads turnover of Eastmincom leadership

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 22): AFP chief leads turnover of Eastmincom leadership

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista spearheaded the turnover ceremony Monday afternoon of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) based in Camp Panacan here.

Bautista presided over the change of command of outgoing Eastmincom head Lt. Gen. Jorge Segovia to Major Gen. Ricardo Rainier Cruz, who were both members of the Philippine Military Academy Mapitagan Class of 1980.

Segovia is retiring from military service effective Tuesday, April 23, upon reaching the mandatory age of 56. He was once the commander of the 10th Infantry Division based in Camp Manuel Domingo Yan in Mawab, Compostela Valley before his assignment with the Eastmincom.

One of the many highlights of Segovia’s career as Eastmincom chief was the comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response operations conducted following the onslaught of typhoon Pablo in December last year in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental.

Secondly, his leadership made the successful conduct of the first-ever National Youth Leaders Summit (NYLS) in October last year that convened more than 700 youth participants from all over the country. Under his leadership, Davao City became a suitable pretext for the election of NYLS’ national officers.

Meanwhile, Cruz was the commander of the 1st Infantry Division based in Zamboanga City before his transfer at Eastmincom. He was previously the Assistant Division Commander of the 10th Infantry Division and was its 1002nd Infantry Brigade Commander based in Compostela Valley.

Replacing Cruz in the 1st ID is Brig. Gen Daniel Lucero, the current Commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade. He was an awardee in The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers 2011 and served as Spokesperson of then Southern Command and the AFP.

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