ZAMBOANGA. The Army’s 1st Infantry Division (ID) has designated a Scout Ranger-trained officer as the new commander of the 51st Infantry Battalion (IB). A photo handout shows Major General Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander (right) hands over the command flag to Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Payapaya, the incoming battalion commander (left) during the turnover ceremony Tuesday, June 16. At the center is Lieutenant Colonel Jasper Edward Obar, the outgoing battalion commander. (SunStar Zamboanga)
THE Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry Division (ID) has installed a Scout Ranger-trained officer as the new commander of its 51st Infantry Battalion based in Del Pilar village, Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte.
Installed as the new 51st Infantry Battalion (IB) commander is Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Payapaya, who succeeded Lieutenant Colonel Jasper Edward Obar, who will be reassigned to another position in the division headquarters.
Major General Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander, who presided the turnover ceremony Tuesday, June 16, advised Payapaya to show the same passion and dedication in the performance of duty in implementing the government’s initiatives and advocacies.
Ponio thanked Obar for his professionalism and perseverance in leading the 51IB troops.
“I am confident that the new battalion commander, with his expertise and experience, can steer the unit to greater heights,” Ponio said.
“Always be guided by the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) Core Values of Loyalty, Honor, Duty, Valor and Solidarity. With this as our guide, we will not be confused for this will lead us in the right direction in accomplishing our mission,” he added.
Payapaya is a former enlisted personnel, who rose from the ranks and topped his class in Officer Preparatory Course of 2001.
Payapaya finished his Command and Staff Law Course in Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law.
He is also a graduate of Masters in Public Management Major in Development Security in Development Academy of the Philippines and Command and General Staff Course in the AFP Education Training and Doctrine Command, a requirement to be assigned as battalion commanders.
Payapaya thanked the command for the bestowed trust and confidence and designating him as the next battalion commander of 51IB.
He vowed to sustain the gains of peace and progress of the battalion’s area of operation. (SunStar Zamboanga)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1860418/Zamboanga/Local-News/Tabak-names-new-51IB-commander
Installed as the new 51st Infantry Battalion (IB) commander is Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Payapaya, who succeeded Lieutenant Colonel Jasper Edward Obar, who will be reassigned to another position in the division headquarters.
Major General Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander, who presided the turnover ceremony Tuesday, June 16, advised Payapaya to show the same passion and dedication in the performance of duty in implementing the government’s initiatives and advocacies.
Ponio thanked Obar for his professionalism and perseverance in leading the 51IB troops.
“I am confident that the new battalion commander, with his expertise and experience, can steer the unit to greater heights,” Ponio said.
“Always be guided by the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) Core Values of Loyalty, Honor, Duty, Valor and Solidarity. With this as our guide, we will not be confused for this will lead us in the right direction in accomplishing our mission,” he added.
Payapaya is a former enlisted personnel, who rose from the ranks and topped his class in Officer Preparatory Course of 2001.
Payapaya finished his Command and Staff Law Course in Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law.
He is also a graduate of Masters in Public Management Major in Development Security in Development Academy of the Philippines and Command and General Staff Course in the AFP Education Training and Doctrine Command, a requirement to be assigned as battalion commanders.
Payapaya thanked the command for the bestowed trust and confidence and designating him as the next battalion commander of 51IB.
He vowed to sustain the gains of peace and progress of the battalion’s area of operation. (SunStar Zamboanga)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1860418/Zamboanga/Local-News/Tabak-names-new-51IB-commander
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