Friday, October 2, 2015

PA's 9ID holds 11th foundation day

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 2): PA's 9ID holds 11th foundation day

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur – The 9th Infantry (Spear) Division of the Philippine Army based in Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur commemorated its 11th Founding Anniversary on Thursday.

The event was highlighted by an awarding ceremony led by Maj. Gen. Yerson E. Depayso, 9ID commander, in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions of Spear troopers to the unit’s mission.

Among those military personnel who received Gold Cross Medals were Cpl. Pedro L. Cañeso III, Pfc. Boyet P. Retreta, Pfc. Edmar J. Lumapag and Pfc. Aaron L Magbuhat of the 31st Infantry Battalion.

Bronze Cross Medal was given each to Maj. Peter Louie F. Solosa of 5th ISU; Pfc. Leonel G. Torrel and Pfc. Verson M. Alim of 49th Infantry Battalion for acts of heroism, with risk of life.

The three soldiers were members of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Team sent by the 49th Infantry Battalion on April 5 to the municipality of Mercedes, Camarines Norte to save a girl who was already drowning.

In spite of the storm alerts on that week, amid strong currents and heavy winds, the three military personnel, without fear and hesitation, applied the necessary skills to save the life of the victim.

Military Merit Medals with Spearhead Device was also awarded each to Capt. Jay S. Dumaog and Pfc. Virgilio D. Pomarejo; Military Merit Medal to 1Lt. Devo L. Bubuli for meritorious and invaluable services rendered as commanding officer of the 9th Post Engineering Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battalion, 9ID, from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014 for implementing various command projects.

The same award was received by Sgt. Romulo B. Mirando of 9PED for meritorious and remarkable achievements rendered as member of the 9ID Disaster Response Operation Platoon in the conduct of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response operation during the aftermath of the typhoons that hit the Bicol Region in 2014 to 2015 and another Military Merit Medal for CAA Hubert S. Pagao of 22 Infantry Battalion (IB).

Plaque of Recognition was also given to 1Lt. Karl Erwin G. Guardacasa of 42IB, adjudged as 9ID Junior Officer of the Year; SSg. Alfredo L. Aynaga Jr. of 42IB for being the Enlisted Personnel of the Year and CAA Sanne T Bagacena of 22IB as the CAA of the Year.

Moreover, Award of the Commander, 9ID Philippine Army Streamer as the Best Infantry Brigade was also given to the 902IB for obtaining the highest overall results among the three infantry brigades of the 9ID in the triad operations and unit administration, during the conduct of “Best-best” competition for the period from Oct. 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2015.

The same unit award was also received by the 42IB and 93rd Division Reconnaissance Company as 9ID's Best Infantry Battalion and Best Recon Company, respectively.

The following army unit, officers and personnel were also awarded as winners for the 9ID Sportsfest 2015: 22IB as champion for basketball, Division Headquarters for 1st Runner-up and 9CMOB as 2nd Runner-up; in volleyball, the Division Headquarters was regarded as the champion while 9MIB and Headquarters Service Battalion as 1st and 2nd runners-up. respectively.

Individual winners in various sports competitions also received awards.

In his message, Depayso remembered his early years as a junior officer assigned in the area of Camarines Sur.

He said the peace and security situation then in the province was totally different from that of the present.

The presence of New People’s Army rebels was widespread that time that they even managed to destroy the Tara Bridge at Sipocot, Camarines Sur by bombing it.

“Peace is at now hand in the present and it’s because of the presence of the 9th Infantry Division in the Bicol Region and the cooperation of the stakeholders. Discipline is indeed helpful in professionalizing our ranks,” Depayso said.

The 9ID commander also thanked the Spear troopers for their sacrifices and contributions to what 9ID has achieved.

According to him, each Spear trooper is a team player.

He also exhorted each member of the command to continue giving his best to realize the goal of “Winning the Peace in Bicol Region”.

In its 11th year of existence in Bicol Region, the 9th Infantry Division will continue its untiring effort in bringing excellent service for the Bicolanos, Depayso said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=810712

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