A veteran Army colonel who spearheaded his brigade to
various successful operations against lawless elements in the provinces of
Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat
has relinquished his position to a younger officer Tuesday.
Colonel Melquiades Feliciano, 601st brigade commander,
turned over the leadership of the Army unit to Colonel Cirilito Sobejana in
simple ceremonies held in Barangay Kalandagan, Tacurong City
Melquiades steered his unit to become "Best Brigade of
6th Infantry Division" for two consecutive years from 2014 and 2015.
Major Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan, 6th Infantry
"Kampilan" Division commander, presided over the turnover ceremonies
witnessed by local officials and representatives from peoples organizations.
"Colonel Feliciano contributed both in the peace and
development efforts of the government and in the campaign against lawlessness
and terrorism in his area of assignment," Panganiban said.
Feliciano served the Brigade for one year and nine months
from February 28, 2014 until his relief.
"I would like to expressed gratitude to the local
government officials and all the officers and men of the 601st brigade who
contributed much in our desire for peace," Feliciano said in Filipino.
"Without you, we could not have reached this far
-establishing peace in our area of operation and preventing the commission of
lawlessness," he added.
In his assumption speech, Sobejana assured his predecessor
he will continue the best practices the brigade has started particularly the
collaboration and cooperation with the stakeholders in promoting peace,
security, and development in Maguindanao and Sultan Kudarat.
Sobejana assumed the position as the 23rd Commander of 601st
Infantry Brigade.
Prior to his designation as the brigade commander, he was
the former Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, G3 of the Philippine Army.
Sobejena belonged to PMA “Hinirang” Class of 1987.
Feliciano is temporarily assigned at 6th ID headquarters in Camp Siongco
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