EMC Brief History
Eleven years had already unfolded since the Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) had been crafted out of the single-area command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Mindanao which was formerly known as the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
The realization that Mindanao was too large an area to be manned by a single command, sparked the idea to divide the SOUTHCOM into two unified commands namely the Western Mindanao Command and the Eastern Mindanao Command.
Thereafter, the Eastern Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was officially activated on August 28, 2006 pursuant to Section 2 of the General Orders Number 1035, General Headquarters, Armed Forces of the Philippines dated August 23, 2006 under its first commander, MGen. Rodolfo S. Obaniana.
The command was then given the responsibility to secure South Eastern Mindanao, Central and Northern Mindanao with the mission to conduct joint operations against all national security threats in the area to establish an environment that is physically and psychologically secured and at the same time, create an atmosphere that is conducive to development.
Its headquarters was first established at the Old Airport of Davao City and was later transferred to Panacan in 2007.
Since the time EMC had been founded, it has become an active partner of civil authorities in maintaining peace and fostering development within its area of responsibility. It continues to play a major role in ensuring safety and security in the region and among its notable achievements in the past years.
Bringing Back Peace in Central Mindanao
When the Supreme Court declared on October 14, 2008 that the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) was unconstitutional, violence in Central Mindanao escalated which prompted the Command to realign and redeploy forces for the sole purpose of normalizing the situation in the area and ensuring that communities were safe and secured.
Administrator for Martial Law in Maguindanao
When former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo declared Martial Law in Maguindanao in response to the infamous massacre that occurred in the Ampatuan Town in the province on November 23, 2009, the Eastern Mindanao Command was tasked to restore normalcy in the area.
Former EMC Commander Lt. Gen. Raymundo Ferrer was then designated as Administrator for the Martial Law implementation and under his leadership;the Command was able to destroy the Private Armed Groups of the Ampatuan clan and bring back normalcy in the area after its three-month implementation.
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response
The aftermath of the Super Typhoon Sendong in 2011 and Super Typhoon Pablo in 2012which affectedsome parts of the Command’s area of responsibility had left many people in an unfavorable situation in the typhoon-stricken areas.
After the disaster, the Command had mobilized different units from its Air, Naval and Land components to help alleviate the situation of the people in the area. EMC then led the Search, Rescue and Retrieval (SRR) operations in the course of the natural catastrophe. The Command exercised control over all volunteers to ensure the proper initiation of the organized and systematic SRR operations.
In the course of the events, the Command organized Task Force Tambayayong to assist different LGUs and NGAs in the rehabilitation of the various affected communities.
Peaceful and Orderly Elections
The introduction of the automated elections in 2010 had further intensified the Command’s thrust to ensure orderly and peaceful elections within its area of responsibility.Different units under the Command competently performed their election related duties and ensured that the rights of the people to suffrage were properly exercised.
Panagdait Mindanao
Winning peace has been one of the most important mandates of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and to achieve this goal, the Command had undertaken a paradigm shift in its campaign plan.
The massive deployment of Peace and Development Teams or Bayanihan Teams in its area of operation greatly contributed to the betterment of the situation in communities which resulted to the declaration of Provinces as Peaceful and Ready for Further Development (PRFD) areas.
As the AFP’s primary unit in Eastern Mindanao, the Command continues to be a partner in nation-building and upholds a dynamic, capable and responsive organization that is committed and ready to fulfil its mandates.
LINEAGE OF COMMANDERS
Lieutenant General Rodolfo S. Obaniana, AFP (28 August 2006 – 31 August 2007)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL CARDOZO M. LUNA, AFP(31 August 2007 – 07 May 2008)
MAJOR GENERAL ARMANDO L. CUNANAN, AFP(07 May 2008 – 21 January 2009)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAYMUNDO B. FERRER, AFP (26 January 2009 – 19 Nov 2010)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL ARTHUR I. TABAQUERO, AFP(19 Nov 2010 – 17 April 2012)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL JORGE V. SEGOVIA, AFP(17 April 2012 – 22 April 2013)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICARDO RAINIER G. CRUZ III, AFP(22 April 2013 – 05 Sep 14)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL AURELIO B. BALADAD, AFP (05 Sept 2014 – 22 Nov2015)
LIEUTENANT GENERAL REY LEONARDO B. GUERRERO, AFP (22 Nov 2015 – Present)
As the incumbent Commander of EMC, LTGEN. Guerrero was responsible for completing and accomplishing the final stage of IPSP Bayanihan. To do this, he increased the Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO) of EMC’s Campaign Plan Panagdait Mindanao. This resulted in the major reduction of NPA manpower, firearms, affected barangays and Guerilla Fronts at the conclusion of IPSP Bayanihan in 2016. The province of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur and Agusan del Norte including Davao City were also declared as Peaceful and Ready for Further Development (PRFD) areas in 2016.
He also implemented security measures which led to the successful conduct of election in 2016. The election in Eastern Mindanao was the most peaceful election recorded in the history of the area with zero election related violence during the election period.
Operationally, he has undertaken measures to enhance and promote jointness in the activities of regularand reserve forces alike to improve land, air and maritime security.
Currently, The EMC under his leadership is implementing the AFPs new Campaign Plan Development Support and Security Plan (DSSP) “Kapayapaan” through its Community Support Program.
The EMC’s current campaign plan Kalinaw Sidlakang Mindanao seeks to not only sustain peace in the barangays, but also aims to support law enforcement operations against lawless elements and illegal drugs.
He is also the designated Martial Law Implementor for Eastern Mindanao and has undertaken measures to ensure that the implementation of Martial Law in Eastern Mindanao follows the rule of law.
Organizationally, he continued the governance reforms started by his predecessor and was able to have the EMC attain “Compliant” and “Proficient” status in the AFP’s Transformation Roadmap Performance Governance Pathway with a “Gold Trailblazer” award for obtaining a rating of 93.35%.
AWARDEES
| Name | Unit | Award | Deeds |
| 2LT DENNIS C CORTEJO O-18248 (INF) PA | 39IB, 10ID | GCM | For gallantry in action during the two encounter with NPA terrorists under GF 72, FSMR at So Batang 1, BrgyAbnate, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur and at So DatalPitak,BrgyColonsabak, Matanao, Davao del Sur which resulted to two (2) NPA killed and the recovery of one (1) M14 rifle, one (1) Bush Master and assorted personal belongings with high intelligence value. |
| Pfc Alex D GocelaJr 890008 (Cav) PA | |||
| 1LT ROBERT F WANAWAN JUNIOR O-16594 (INF) PA | 28IB, 10ID | For gallantry in action during an encounter against more or less thirty (30) Communist Terrorists (CTs) members at So DP Line, BrgyCalapagan, Lupon, DOR which resulted to one (1) NPA Killed and the recovery of two (2) M653 rifles, one (1) M14 rifle, one (1) IED, five (5) Backpacks and assorted ammunition. | |
| SSg Dexter G Baldisaca 842036 (Inf) PA | 25IB, 10ID | for gallantry in action during an encounter against NPA at Sarmiento, Laak, Compostela Valley Province. The two (2) hours fierce firefight resulted to the eight (8) NPA killed and the recovery of one (1) M653 rifle, four (4) +M16 rifles, one (1) M60 LMG, two (2) IEDs, fifteen Backpacks. | |
| Cpl Renato A Antecristo 842036 (Inf) PA | |||
| LTC ARLINO L SENDAYDIEGO O-10985 (MI) PA | 4MIB, 4ID | SCM | For eminently meritorious and valuable achievement as Commanding Officer of 4MIB and Project Officers of COPLAN “HAPSAY” during the Implementation of Martial Law-Special Action Group (ML-SAG) & Case Operation Plan “HAPSAY” (Anti-terrorism) ICOW the implementation of search warrant and arrest order nr 1 & 2 dtd 05 Jun 17 which resulted to the confiscation of two (2) M16 rifles, one (1) KZ 858 tactical rifle, seven (7) Cal .45 pistols, two (2) Cal .40 pistols, one (1) Cal .38 revolver, one (1) Set Universal pistol loader, one (1) unit DVR/DVS with remote control, two (2) DC regulated power supply, two (2) unit bullet proof vest, assorted magazines and ammunitions. |
| TSg Roland G Cabarles 740532 (MI) PA | |||
| SSg Arleen A Mordeno 841977 (Inf) PA | 4CMO BN | For eminently meritorious and valuable achievements as Indigenous People Desk NCO of the 4CMO Bn, 4ID, PA during the peaceful negotiation and other acts as project personnel which resulted to the peaceful surrender of NPA together with two (2) M16 rifle, one (1) carbine rifle and seven (7) Milisyang Bayan last 07 1700H July 2017. | |
| COLONEL ADONIS R BAJAO O-10070 INF (GSC) PA | JTF Gensan | For eminently meritorious and valuable achievement as Comdr& Team Leader and Platoon members of the intelligence platoon, JTFGensan during the conduct of a joint intelligence operations by the JTF Gensan and City Intelligence Branch, Gensan City Police Office (CIB, GSCPO) against certain AbdulazisManganbitTungan @ RAMRAM TUNGAN of Al Khilafa Philippines (AKP), a Maute-linked group at Lower PurokAcharon, Barangay Calumpang, General Santos City on 270830H June 2017 which resulted to his captured. | |
| COL ERWIN BERNARD L NERI (INF) GSC PA | TF Davao | For eminently meritorious and valuable achievement as Commander, Deputy Commander, Intelligence officer, Collection Team (COLT) Leader and members during the successful apprehension of the father of the top Maute Group Leader, MrCayamoraMaute and NorhanaBalawag, under DND Arrest Order No. 2, and three (3) others on 06100H Jun 17 at SitioPajel, BrgySirawan, Toril District, Davao City. | |
| SSg Rey D Tamiok 823408 PAF | EMC | Best EP | As he gain the highest score among the five (5) recommendee with a total accumulated points of 94.22% rated by the Awards and Decorations Board |
| Ms Charmaine V Calungsod CE | EMC | Best CE | As he gain the highest score among the five (5) recommendee with a total accumulated points of 90.26% rated by the Awards and Decorations Board. |
Best Units
| Unit | Award |
| 25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion, 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army | for being adjudged as the Best Infantry Battalion in South Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017 |
| 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion, 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army | for being adjudged as the Best Infantry Battalion in North Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017 |
| Tactical Operations Group 11, Tactical Operations Command, Philippine Air Force | for being adjudged as the Best Tactical Operations Groupin Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017 |
| Patrol Ship 20, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao, Philippine Navy | for being adjudged as the Best Operating Naval Asset in Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017 |
| 534th Engineer Construction Battalion, 52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army | for being adjudged as the Best Engineer Battalion in Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017 |
Plaque of Recognition 2017
25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion
10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army
for being adjudged as the Best Infantry Battalion
in South Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017
26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion
4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army
for being adjudged as the Best Infantry Battalion
in North Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017
534th Engineer Construction Battalion
52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army
for being adjudged as the Best Engineer Battalion
in Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017
Patrol Ship 20, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao
Philippine Navy
for being adjudged as the Best Operating Naval Asset
in Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017
Tactical Operations Group 11
Tactical Operations Command, Philippine Air Force
for being adjudged as the Best Tactical Operations Group
in Eastern Mindanao for Calendar Year 2017
SSg Rey D Tamiok 823408 PAF
for being adjudged as the Best Enlisted Personnel
of the Eastern Mindanao Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines
for Calendar Year 2017
Ms Charmaine V Calungsod CE
for being adjudged as the Best Civilian Employee
of the Eastern Mindanao Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines
for Calendar Year 2017
25th Infantry (Fireball) Battalion
10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army
26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion
4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army
534th Engineer Construction Battalion
52nd Engineer Brigade, Philippine Army
Patrol Ship 20, Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao
Philippine Navy
Tactical Operations Group 11
Tactical Operations Command, Philippine Air Force
SSg Rey D Tamiok 823408 PAF
Ms Charmaine V Calungsod CE
PIO EMC / MCAG
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