Army’s 6th ID honors partners, supporters

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 30): Army’s 6th ID honors partners, supporters

COTABATO CITY – Celebrating its 27th years of maintaining and securing the safety of the people and communities in its area of responsibility, the 6th Infantry Division (ID) anchored its  anniversary celebration this on peace, with the theme, “Ang Kampilan Division Para sa Kapayapaan”.

The Kampilan Division was established on November 30, 1987 and has served as the protector- defender of the people for more than two decades against lawlessness and other criminal activities here in Central Mindanao and neighboring areas.

In this year’s  celebration, various activities were conducted including Takbong Kampilan Para sa Kapayapaan last October 14, Fluvial Caravan for Peace last October 18 and Search for Lady Kampilan last October 24, 2014 to give tribute to soldier’s wives.

6th ID Spokesperson Col. Dickson Hermoso said, "when we shifted our paradigm from winning the war to winning the peace in 2010 – along with the coming out of  our Army Transformation Road Map  whicht is about good governance, operational excellence and organizational excellence."
“So it is not only fighting your enemy by use of force but to win the peace,” Hermoso stressed.

Highlighting the celebration, 6th ID through Commanding General Maj.Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan will give honor and recognition to individuals and groups for their valuable support and partnership in the campaign for the promotion of peace and solidarity in the region.

6th ID has been proclaimed as Best Army Unit in ten (10) major units of Philippine Army.

“This is the result of good leadership, implementation of programs and transparent governance in the Division as one unit).

We have parameters, Hermoso added, and we comply with these to accomplish all our budget-driven activities funded by the government through people’s money.

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