Ranking civilian and military leaders gave the 16th Infantry
Battalion, a field unit of the Tanay-based 2nd Infantry Division, a rousing
welcome upon its arrival in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur last Jan. 20.
Surigao del Sur Gov. Johnny
T. Pimentel headed the welcoming committee at the Tandag City
Airport
The former called the deployment of the 16th Infantry
Battalion to his province as "answered prayer."
Pimentel said that since three years ago, the provincial
government has been requesting for additional troops to make Surigao del Sur a
peaceful province.
“As they say, we cannot attain development without achieving
peace. I hope that the deployment of the 16th Infantry Battalion will greatly
contribute to the stabilization of the peace and order in this province,"
he said.
Capt. Patrick Martinez, 4th Infantry Division public affairs
office chief, in a statement on Friday said the 16th Infantry Battalion will
now be in the operational control of their 402nd Infantry Brigade.
Prior to its deployment in Surigao del Sur, the unit was
stationed in Oriental Mindoro.
Meanwhile, 402nd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Isidro
Purisima reminded officers and enlisted personnel of the 16th Infantry
Battalion that it is imperative to respect the Human Rights, International
Humanitarian Law and the Rule of Law in the performance of their duties.
He also reiterated that their presence in the province is to
protect and serve the people and the communities.
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