54th IB welcomes new commander

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 3): 54th IB welcomes new commander

Officers and soldiers of the 54th Infantry Battalion, 5ID welcomed their new commander on February 1.

Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Quemado, Jr. was officially installed as the new acting commanding officer of the 54th IB vice LTCol. Eddie Pilapil  during a change of command ceremony held at sitio Tiger Hill, Ibulao, Kiangan presided by Major General Lysander Suerte, 5ID’s commanding officer.

Quemado assured to continue the good programs of his predecessor to bring the government closer to the people as well as developments acceptable to the community with due respect to their respective cultural practices.

“Being a battalion commander is a challenge to me, so I’m soliciting or requesting stakeholders’ support for the benefit of the community,” he added.

On his part, Pilapil lauded also the soldiers, community and Army officials for their support that contributed to the successful implementation of the programs and services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines through the 54th IB through his leadership.

Pilapil enjoined all stakeholders to extend the needed support to the new commander for a peaceful and developed community.

Meanwhile, Suerte commended Pilapil for steering the battalion in successfully serving the people of the three provinces under its area of responsibility (Benguet, Ifugao and Mountain Province) particularly in delivering government’s services in various means.

Suerte also advised Quemado to take care and love his men as his real brothers that will lead to a harmonious working relationship for the realization or accomplishment of the battalion’s dream.

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