The Western
Mindanao Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines (WestMinCom, AFP) led
by Lieutenant General Rustico Guerrero awarded its personnel, units, and
partner stakeholders during the flag-raising ceremony held in connection with
the 9th anniversary of the Command. held at Camp
Navarro , Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City
Lieutenant General Guerrero, assisted by Brigadier General Carlito Galvez, Jr.,
conferred the Gold Cross Medal to Staff Sergeant Julieto Payumo for
gallantry in action during an encounter with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in
Sulu; the Distinguished Aviation Cross to Staff Sergeant Rodel Borromeo for
distinguished heroism during the successful extrication of the battle
casualties and the dead body of Sihata Muallom Asmad; the Bronze Cross Medal to Sergeant Opiniano Bawik, Jr.,
for acts of heroism during the conduct of law enforcement operations in Sulu;
the Military Merit Medal to
Corporal Noel Cajara for meritorious and valuable achievements during the
conduct of the WestMinCom Football for Peace Festival; the Military
Commendation Medal to Machinery Repairman Second Class Reynaldo Delfin for
exemplary efficiency, loyalty and dedication to duty during the conduct of the
series of repair and
renovation of facilities of the Command from September to November 2014; and
the Military Civic Action
Medal to Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Hopkins for laudable achievements and
invaluable support rendered as a member of the WestMinCom Foreign Liaison
Element (WMC-FLE).
A plaque of appreciation was also accorded to Zamboanga City Mayor. Ma.
Isabelle Climaco-Salazar for her invaluable support and services extended to
the Command.
The 1st Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps (1MBde, PMC) led by its Commander, Brigadier General Salamat, was named the Best Combat Brigade covering the period from September 01, 2014 to August 15, 2015. The brigade was awarded with a certificate of recognition and a 50-inch led TV.
Bagging the second and third place as the Best Combat Brigade are the 103rd and 102nd Infantry Brigades under the Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN, which were conferred a certificate of recognition and a desktop computer each.
The Marine Battalion Landing Team-8 (MBLT-8), Philippine Marine Corps (MBLT-8, PMC) led by its Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Wilfredo Manalang, was hailed as the Best Combat Battalion covering the period from September 01, 2014 to August 15, 2015. The MBLT-8 was awarded a plaque of recognition and a 50-inch led TV.
Bagging the second and third place are the 65th and 33rd Infantry Battalions under the Joint Task Force Central which were also conferred a certificate of recognition and a desktop computer each.
Lieutenant General Guerrero said, “The awardees were conferred the plaques of recognition for their distinct contributions and services rendered to the Command which contributed in our mission accomplishments. We also recognize the contributions of the Zamboanga City Mayor for her support to our activities and advocacies.”
The 1st Marine Brigade, Philippine Marine Corps (1MBde, PMC) led by its Commander, Brigadier General Salamat, was named the Best Combat Brigade covering the period from September 01, 2014 to August 15, 2015. The brigade was awarded with a certificate of recognition and a 50-inch led TV.
Bagging the second and third place as the Best Combat Brigade are the 103rd and 102nd Infantry Brigades under the Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN, which were conferred a certificate of recognition and a desktop computer each.
The Marine Battalion Landing Team-8 (MBLT-8), Philippine Marine Corps (MBLT-8, PMC) led by its Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Wilfredo Manalang, was hailed as the Best Combat Battalion covering the period from September 01, 2014 to August 15, 2015. The MBLT-8 was awarded a plaque of recognition and a 50-inch led TV.
Bagging the second and third place are the 65th and 33rd Infantry Battalions under the Joint Task Force Central which were also conferred a certificate of recognition and a desktop computer each.
Lieutenant General Guerrero said, “The awardees were conferred the plaques of recognition for their distinct contributions and services rendered to the Command which contributed in our mission accomplishments. We also recognize the contributions of the Zamboanga City Mayor for her support to our activities and advocacies.”
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