Key Philippine Military and Insurgency-Related Events: WESTMINCOM: 101st Infantry Brigade Commander Has New Commander

Sunday, May 28, 2023

WESTMINCOM: 101st Infantry Brigade Commander Has New Commander

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 27, 2023): 101st Infantry Brigade Commander Has New Commander

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – May 26, 2023

The new commander of the 101st Infantry Brigade who will perform in acting capacity assumed office in a change of command ceremony held at the unit’s headquarters at Camp Luis R. Biel II, Barangay Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Col. Frederick Sales replaced Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway who assumed as the commander of the Installation Management Command of the Philippine Army based at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on May 11.

In his valedictory address, Brig. Gen. Gobway expressed his gratitude to the Basileños for their untiring support to the military in Basilan. He also commended the troops for their dedication and hard work.
Meanwhile, Col. Sales assured that he will continue the efforts of his predecessor.

Prior to his designation, Col. Sales was the deputy commander of the same brigade. He is a proud member of the Philippine Military Academy “Bantay Laya” Class of 1994.

The change of command ceremony was presided by Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, Commander of the 1st Infantry Division who has jurisdiction over the brigade. Gracing the event were Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido; Training and Doctrine Command Chief, Maj. Gen. Luis Rex Bergante; Air Combat Command Chief, Maj. Gen. Araus Robert Musico; Naval Forces Western Mindanao Commander, Rear Admiral Donn Anthony Miraflor; Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao Commander, Brig. Gen. Dennis Estrella; 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Yegor Rey Barroquillo, Jr.; 1st Infantry Division Assistant Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Jose Randolf Sino Cruz; 54th Engineer Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Randy Fajigalutan; other military officials; the local chief executives of Basilan led by Governor Hadjiman Salliman-Hataman; representatives from the Moro National Liberation Front and Moro Islamic Liberation Front; stakeholders; and other guests.

Maj. Gen. Nafarrete lauded the able leadership of Brig. Gen. Gobway. He also assured that with Col. Sales as their new commander, the 101st Infantry “Three Red Arrows” Brigade troopers will remain steadfast and selfless in serving the people of Basilan.

For his part, Lt. Gen. Galido commended the numerous accomplishments of the brigade and acknowledged the leadership prowess of both the outgoing and incoming commanders.
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