Major Gen. Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero, the newly-appointed commander of the Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division, on Friday pledged to work closer with local stakeholders to preserve peace.
"We will continue to work closely with our partners and stakeholders so that social and economic issues in the community can be appropriately and swiftly addressed," he added.
Guerrero assumed command of the 3rd Infantry Division last Sept. 4.
He replaces Major Gen. Aurelio B. Baladad who has been named Eastern Mindanao Command chief.
Prior his appointment to the 3rd Infantry Division, Guerrero served as Army chief-of-staff. He also have extensive front-line services.
"With the level of professionalism of the men and women of 3ID, we will continue to serve selflessly with the highest degree of commitment and dedication in the performance of our duty with utmost respect for the rights of our people," Guerrero added.
The former graduated from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in 1984.
Regarded as a person who always strives for excellence, he graduated number 3 from his class in PMA out of 215.
He was also consistently on top of his class in his military schooling and trainings.
His awards in the military include two Distinguished Service Stars, Order of Lakandula, Philippine Legion of Honor, Outstanding Achievement Medal, three Bronze Cross Medals for bravery, Silver Wing Medal, Two Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals, 27 Military Merit Medals, Commendation Medals and various Campaign Medals and Ribbons.
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