Saturday, January 16, 2016

New 79th IB head dared to excel in peace efforts

From the Visayan Daily Star (Jan 16): New 79th IB head dared to excel in peace efforts

Brig. Gen. Harold Cabreros, the commanding general of the 3 rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, yesterday challenged Lt. Col. Roderick Garcia, the newly-installed commander of the 79 th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion to surpass the performance of his predecessor, in efforts to achieve lasting peace in Negros.

Cabreros was the guest of honor and speaker during the turnover of command of the 79th IB, from Col. Harold Anthony Pascua to Garcia, held at the battalion headquarters in Camp Leon Kilat, Tanjay City in Negros Oriental.

Cabreros lauded and thanked Pascua for his excellent performance as battalion commander, citing his unit's achievements that have contributed to making Negros Oriental almost free from the problem of insurgency.

He expressed confidence that Garcia will perform just as well, what with the experience, training and other credentials that the latter possessed.

The first order of the day for Garcia is to continue what his predecessor had started, more importantly pursuing efforts under the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Internal Peace and Security Plan Bayanihan, Cabreros said.

Cabreros highlighted the importance of the Army being able to foster good relations with local government units, non-government organizations and the people who are their partners in the Bayanihan program of attaining lasting peace.

He urged the 79th IB troopers to give their all-out support to Garcia, adding that as he met with them, he gave them one word as a reminder for them to carry on each day.

That word is obedience, Cabreros said. “Observe obedience to the oath you took when you entered the military service to selflessly serve our country and our people,” he added.

Also, observe obedience to the laws of the land, to rules, regulations, directives and policies of the military organization, to the commitment and obligation to your families, and to the word of God, Cabreros added.

He emphasized the role of the Army's partners, especially in the IPSP Bayanihan, as he called on them to continue their support for peace to prosper.

Cabreros stressed there is still much work to be done and “we are still in the midst of winning the peace in Central and Western Visayas”.

“There is still much ahead of us…and this entails strengthening and intensifying our partnership and collaboration with all our stakeholders, and advancing our skills and programs complementary to the IPSP Bayanihan,” he added.

Cabreros officiated in the turnover of command of the 79th IB, that was also highlighted by the promotion of Pascua to colonel.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2016/January/16/negor1.htm

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