LtGen
Caesar Ronnie Ordoyo was replaced Monday as the commanding general of the
Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM) by MGen Ricardo Visaya in a simple Change of
Command and Retirement Ceremonies at the headquarters in Camp G. Nakar in this
city.
The
turn-over ceremonies was presided by AFP Chief of Staff Gregorio Pio Catapang
Jr., attended by the immediate families of the incoming and outgoing command
generals as well as their respective PMA and high school classmates, former
commanders, mentors, local businessmen, public officials including Quezon 2nd
District Provincial Councilor Beth Sio, civic leaders and members of the media.
In
his valedictory address, Ordoyo thanked all who played important roles in his
tenure as SOLCOM's top man. He emphasized that without the people’s selfless
cooperation, all his undertakings would not be fruitful.
He
also expressed gratitude to his wife, Claudia Cheryl, who supported him all the
way and believed in him, despite his nervousness when he first assumed the post
as SOLCOM commanding general.
He
requested from all who attended the event to extend the same collaboration,
including the indispensable assistance from business community such as the
Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry headed by Regional Director
Dr. Roberto Licup.
He
assured that even if he is now a simple ‘citizen Ces,’ he will always be
available to pitch in his skills and talent whenever he is needed.
In
his acceptance speech, Visaya requested utmost understanding, cooperation and
support to his endeavors.
”I
assure our brothers in Karapatan that I will observe and uphold human rights,”
Visaya said.
Catapang
averred that the government is now more concerned in fostering development for
peace.
”We
are concentrating on grassroots-identified projects such as school buildings
for peace, hospitals for peace and bridges for peace,” Catapang said.
To
cap the event, Catapang led the singing of ‘happy birthday’ for Ordoyo who
celebrates his birthday today.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=681705
MG Visaya strikes a quick jab at KARAPATAN, the main Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) human rights front organization. The group is constantly conjuring up bogus human rights violations against Philippine military units in the SOLCOM area of operations.
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