The 2nd Field Artillery Battalion, which is equipped with
105mm howitzers, was given a new commanding officer in the person of Lt. Col.
Romeo B. Pardo during short and simple ceremonies in Barangay Bua-yan, General
Santos City last Jan. 22.
A statement forwarded by Major Rosa Ma. Cristina
Rosete-Manuel, Army Artillery Regiment spokesperson, Sunday said the activity
took place last Jan. 22.
Pardo, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of
1994, replaces Lt. Col. Lucito C. Carin, a member of PMA Class of 1993.
The latter was appointed as the AAR 's
chief of governance and strategy management office.
Present during the change-of-command ceremonies was ARR
commander Brig. Gen. Leandro A. Loyao III.
Pardo, a native of Cavite
He is a seasoned artillery officer having been performing
artillery operations during his junior years in Samar
and Leyte Region supporting the government troops fighting against the
communist insurgents who are destroying the peaceful existence of the people in
the communities.
Meanwhile, Loyao ordered the transfer of 2nd Field Artillery
Battalion headquarters to co-llocate with 10th Infantry Division main base
which is at Mawab, Compostela
Valley
“Davao Region is a national priority in the peace and
development efforts of our government. Thus, in order for the 10th Infantry
Division, Philippine Army to achieve its mission, we, the artilyeros, are here
ready to support them not only in their combat operations but also in its peace
and development initiatives,” he added.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=728927
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