The Negros Occidental-based 303rd Infantry Brigade has
appointed a new commanding officer in the person of Col. Francisco Delfin.
He replaces Brig. Gen. Jon Aying who was appointed as deputy
chief-of-staff for plans and programs (J-5) of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP).
Turnover ceremonies took place last June 10 at Camp Nelson
Gerona, Barangay Minoyan , Murcia
3rd Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Rey Leonardo
Guerrero presided over turn-over of command which was also attended by Negros
Occidental officials headed by Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr.
Delfin vowed to continue to support the initiatives of the
local government units and closely collaborate with the stakeholders in line
with the AFP Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan”.
“What has been achieved will be sustained and enhanced until
winning the peace is fully achieved,” he added.
Delfin, a native of Capiz, served as the 3rd Infantry
Division's inspector general prior to his appointment to the 303rd Infantry
Brigade.
He is a member of Philippine Military Academy Class of 1985
and holds a degree of Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies from
the University of Madras, India.
Delfin went up the ladder of the Philippine Army from being
a company commander of the 56th Infantry Battalion in Mindanao to commanding
officer of the 1st Infantry Battalion in Luzon .
He is a recipient of several medals which includes three
Distinguished Service Stars, a Bronze Cross Medal, Military Merit Medals, Long
Service Medal, Military Commendation Medals and various Campaign Medals and
Ribbons.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=771798
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