Baladad retires; Guerrero takes over as Eastmincom chief

From the Manila Bulletin (Nov 21): Baladad retires; Guerrero takes over as Eastmincom chief

After completing his 39 years of service, Lt. General Aurelio Baladad has retired and handed over the leadership of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) to Maj. Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero during turnover rites at the Naval Station Felix Apolinario in Panacan here yesterday.

Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Hernando Iriberri witnessed the turnover after Baladad reached  the  mandatory retirement age of 56 in a career where he leaves as one of the most decorated military personnel in the country.

Baladad already received numerous awards, plaques and recognitions from both military and civilian sectors for his excellent leadership and management as Commander of Eastmincom.

Baladad also received the Philippine Legion of Honor from the President of the Republic of the Philippines during the turn-over ceremony.

In a statement sent by the information office of Eastmincom to the media here, Baladad said: “These are all compliments of what we have done for the betterment of the people we serve; these also highlight the accomplishments of Eastmincom. Yes we have done a lot in Eastern Mindanao in order to win the peace and we can always be proud of that. We have accomplished more than the higher headquarters expectation because we have worked hand-in-hand with civilian stakeholders, the PNP and local government units.”

Guerrero is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Maharlika” Class of 1984.

Guerrero is the former Commander of the Third Infantry Division based in Capiz province and served as the 46th Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army.

His other prior assignments  included Senior Military Assistant to the President of the Republic of the Philippines; Deputy to the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the Philippine Army; Chief of Central Monitoring Station, G2, Philippine Army; Deputy Chief for Training, G3, Philippine Army; and Commander, Task Force Lapu-Lapu of the Presidential Security Group.

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