701st Brigade Celebrates 7th Reactivation Anniversary

From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 21): 701st Brigade Celebrates 7th Reactivation Anniversary

Mati City, Davao Oriental — The 701st Infantry (KAGITINGAN) Brigade celebrated its 7th Reactivation Anniversary last September 15, 2015 at the 701st Headquarters, Sitio Magay, Don Martin Marundan, Mati City Davao Oriental.

The activity was attended by no less than the Provincial Governor, Honorable Corazon N Malanyaon and the Congressman of 2nd Dictrict, Honorable Nelson “Boy” Dayanghirang.

There were about 200 visitors who joined this momentous occasion coming from the different sectors of the society. From the uniformed men, Colonel Casiano Monilla, the newly installed Assistant Division Commander of the 10th Infantry Division heads the contingent, Police Senior Superintendent Joseph Sepulchre of Davao Oriental Provincial Police Office, and Director III Adzhar Albani of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency of Region 11.

Also, present are the Youth for Peace Movement-Davao Oriental who had their variety show and the students from Mati Elementary School Special Education Center who showcased their talents by giving a doxology performance.  There were also visitors and personalities from the different municipalities of Davao Oriental who warmly celebrated the anniversary.

Awards were given to the different deserving personalities both from the uniformed services and from the civilian sectors. To mention a few, Gawad sa Kaunlaran, Plaque of Recognition and Appreciation, and Combat Excellence Award. Also, the launching of the 701st Brigade hymn entitled “TROPA NG KAGITINGAN” culminated the activity. The hymn was composed by Mr. Dioscoro Vicentino and was sung by the Provincial Capitol Choir together with the personnel of the Brigade. Indeed, the occasion was graced with different performances from the different sectors and uniformed partners in peace and development.

As what Governor Malanyaon said “I am a strong advocate of convergence and made it as one of my development strategies. You brought us honor through being the outstanding Brigade of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division. I am sure that with the remarkable change in the military image, people who were once skeptical, and resentful of military presence and doubtful of military motives to help depressed communities would realize the military’s sincerity and commitment and would see the benefit working together to bring about change towards peace and development.”

“This Brigade has attained its lofty status because of pride and prestige. It will continue to perform well for it has a vision and mission well defined and understood by every member of Team Kagitingan. Now it has a hymn and a rallying point. 701st Infantry (KAGITINGAN) Brigade will always be your peacekeepers and defenders of freedom and democracy. Help us attain our goals and make this province a bastion of peace and development. Least we forget, KAGITINGAN stands for bravery, valor, sincerity, candor, truthfulness and desire to fulfill its mission, goal and objectives”, Col Datuin Jr said on his message.(4th Civil Military Operations Company, Public Affairs Office, PA)

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