From the Manila Bulletin (Feb 11, 2023): New 301st Infantry Brigade chief named (By Tara Yap)
ILOILO CITY – Col. Michael Samson has been named as the new commander of the Army 301st Infantry Brigade (IBde) based in Panay Island.
SAMSON (301st IBde photo)
Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, chief of the 3rd Infantry Division and the Armed Forces Visayas Command (Viscom), who presided over the turnover ceremony, ordered Samson to work for lasting peace and further dismantle the strength of the New People’s Army in Panay.
In response, Samson said: “Rest assured that I will continue the current mission and continue carving the path to victory to achieve a common goal – of lasting peace as well as a progressive and developed Panay Island,” said Samson during the change of command ceremony in Camp Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo, on Thursday, Feb. 9.
As brigade commander, Samson oversees the Army campaign against the NPA in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo.
Prior to becoming 301st IBde commander, Samson was the deputy brigade commander of the 303rd IBde in his home province of Negros Occidental.
Samson replaced Brig. Gen. Marion Sison.
Lt. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, chief of the 3rd Infantry Division and the Armed Forces Visayas Command (Viscom), who presided over the turnover ceremony, ordered Samson to work for lasting peace and further dismantle the strength of the New People’s Army in Panay.
In response, Samson said: “Rest assured that I will continue the current mission and continue carving the path to victory to achieve a common goal – of lasting peace as well as a progressive and developed Panay Island,” said Samson during the change of command ceremony in Camp Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo, on Thursday, Feb. 9.
As brigade commander, Samson oversees the Army campaign against the NPA in Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo.
Prior to becoming 301st IBde commander, Samson was the deputy brigade commander of the 303rd IBde in his home province of Negros Occidental.
Samson replaced Brig. Gen. Marion Sison.
https://mb.com.ph/2023/02/11/new-301st-infantry-brigade-chief-named/
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