Uy appointed as new Joint Task Force Basilan commander

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 21): Uy appointed as new Joint Task Force Basilan commander

The Philippine Army (PA) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Col. Juvymax Uy as the new Joint Task Force Basilan commander replacing Col. Cirilo Donato.

Joint Task Force Basilan is one of the units tasked to eliminate the Abu Sayyaf Group and terror groups in the province.

Uy will also retain command of the 104th Infantry Brigade, PA spokesperson Col. Benjamin Hao said.

Uy is a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1989 and was the head of the Intelligence Security Group (ISG) before his appointment to Task Force Zamboanga in January last year.

He then assumed command of the 104th Infantry Brigade.

"(Uy) is a member of PMA Class of 1989, he was instrumental in the transformation of the ISG, he was a good resource manager and a true leader. In fact, he is the most junior brigade commander now," Hao added.

Uy is also instrumental in the capture of ranking rebel and terrorist leaders during his stint as ISG.

Some of the insurgents captured whom he helped captured include NPA leader Tirso Alcantara.

"He is also a firm and compassionate leader," Hao added.

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