From the Philippine Information Agency (Apr 5): Maj. Gen. Rustico O. Guerrero, new WESCOM chief
Maj. Gen. Rustico O Guerrero AFP, formally replaced Lt. Gen. Juancho Sabban AFP as the Western Command (WESCOM) Commander in a simple Change of Command Ceremony recently presided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Emmanuel Bautista AFP at the WESCOM parade ground.
The new WESCOM chief assures it will double military efforts in Palawan to help achieve its mission in the province. He said he will continue to focus on the three major aspects of developmental support for the province: that of ensuring territorial integrity of the areas under the command's jurisdiction, enhancing disaster response management and strengthening partnerships with the civil groups.
Guerrero also said he is not daunted by the challenges posed by limited resources that WESCOM has at its disposal because he believes the men and women of the different units under the Unified Command can augment its lack of physical assets.
The marine officer, however, said that “the cooperation of the local community is an essential factor in ensuring the success of the military's mission.”
He appeals to the public to observe the spirit of "Bayanihan" or communal volunteerism that is the core of the military's Internal Peace and Security Plan.
Guerrero previously served as Commanding Officer of the 1st Marine Brigade and as Superintendent of the Marine Corps Training Center. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1981.
He finished his Masters of Military Study and Command and Staff College in Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia, USA; took up Foreign Officers Tactical Intelligence Course in Queensland, Australia, and tactical, operational and strategic command courses in various military institutions in the country.
Prior to his assumption as Commandant on August 24, 2010, he was the Commander of the Joint Task Force Comet for almost one year in Sulu.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=721364993478
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