Davao dads commend outgoing Eastmincom chief

From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 19): Davao dads commend outgoing Eastmincom chief

The City Council here commended Lt. General Jorge Segovia, outgoing commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command, for the peace being enjoyed by the city and all areas under his jurisdiction.

Councilor Bernie Al-ag authored a resolution and was unanimously approved by majority of his colleagues, citing the exemplary performance and accomplishments of Segovia as former commander of the 10th Infantry Division and eventually the chief of the Eastern Mindanao Command.

Al-ag cited Segovia’s leadership in the pursuit of the peace and development outreach program or [Internal] Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” which spurred the participation of all stakeholders both in government and private sector in alleviating the lives in the countryside.

He also cited the leadership of Segovia in the continuous engagement of the youth which led to the successful holding of the National Youth Summit in the city in 2012, the cessation of the dissent of the Bangsamoro Freedom Fighters (BFF) which intended to sabotage the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Al-ag also said Segovia efficiently handled the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas devastated by typhoon Pablo.

“Because of his competence, he was designated on-the-spot by President Benigno Simeon Aquino III as over-all commander of the relief and rescue efforts in the aftermath of typhoon Pablo,” he said.

Al-ag also lauded Segovia for organizing the Joint Task Force: Tambayayong which fast tracked the repair of damaged houses and schools in the hardest hit areas in Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.

Councilor Karlo Bello, presiding officer, thanked Lt. General Segovia for the service he rendered to the people of Davao City in particular and Eastern Mindanao in general.

He said Segovia’s leadership contributes a lot in keeping the city safe.

“Truly you have shown that you are an officer and a gentleman,” Bello said.

Segovia thanked the local government for its support to all the activities of the soldiers.

He said since his assumption as commander of the 10th Infantry Division and then two years later as chief of the Eastern Mindanao Command, the local governments, stakeholders, indigenous peoples and the residents have been very helpful in realizing the peace and security programs of national government.

“My assignment here is one of the best things that happened in my career,” Segovia said.

He will reach the mandatory retirement age of 56 on April 23 when his post will be taken over by Major General Ricardo Rainier Cruz as incoming commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command.

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