Wednesday, July 30, 2014

4 Mindanao-based Army infantry divisions now commanded by members of PMA Class of 1983

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 30): 4 Mindanao-based Army infantry divisions now commanded by members of PMA Class of 1983

The four Philippine Army infantry divisions in Mindanao are now all commanded by members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1983.

The 1st Infantry Division, which is headquartered at Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur and tasked to cover the western portion of Mindanao, is under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Gerry Barrientos, who assumed command last July 2.

Meanwhile, the 6th Infantry Division, which is based at Camp Brig. Gen. Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, is under Brig. Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan, who assumed leadership of the unit last May 26.

The 6th Infantry Division is the Philippine Army unit tasked to cover and protect the central part of Mindanao from external and internal threats.

On the other hand, the 4th Infantry Division, which is based in Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan De Oro City, is commanded by Major Gen. Ricardo Visaya, who assumed command of the unit last April 26.

The unit is tasked to secure the northern portion of Mindanao.

The 10th Infantry Division, which is headquartered at Camp Gen. Yan Sr., Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Compostela Valley, is under the leadership of Major Gen. Eduardo M. Año who was installed last July 25.

The formation is tasked to secure the southeastern part of Mindanao.

Prior to his designation as the 10th Infantry Division commander, Año served as chief of Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

“Now that three of my classmates are now leading the other three divisions here in Mindanao, there will be much easier, closer and faster coordination regarding military operations here in Mindanao and this will lead to a more effective conduct of Internal Security Operations,” Visaya said.

Since the implementation of the Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” in 2010, these four divisions guarding Mindanao have committed themselves to winning the peace as they have established the "Bayanihan" spirit in their respective areas of responsibilities.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=667446

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