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Sunday, October 28, 2018

DWDD: KAMPILAN | 6ID celebrates 31st founding anniversary

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 29): KAMPILAN | 6ID celebrates 31st founding anniversary

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – The 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division of the Philippine Army commemorated on October 24, 2018 its 31st founding anniversary with pride and honor.

The celebration kicked off with the wreath laying on the tomb of the unknown soldier in recognition of his heroic acts with Commander Western Mindanao Command Lt. Gen. Arnel B. Dela Vega.

After the wreath laying, the celebration was highlighted with the ceremonial demilitarization of captured, confiscated, surrendered and recovered firearms in the area of 6th ID from the provinces of Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Lanao del Sur and cities of Cotabato and Tacurong spearheaded by 6th ID Commander Maj. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana.

At least 760 firearms were destroyed and flattened by a road roller during the ceremony witnessed by the local government chiefs and other guests of the anniversary celebration.

The celebration continued with the Testimonial Parade and Review with Department of National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as the guest of honor held at the Kampilan Grandstand.

The Command gave a plaque of recognition to all stakeholders who been partners of the 6ID’s endeavors for peace and development in Central Mindanao that contributed to the accomplishment of its mission. Former 6th ID Commanders present in the event were also given plaques as gesture of gratitude for their contribution to the Command during their stint.

Also awarded with plaques of recognition as Best Junior Officer, Enlisted Personnel, CAA and Civilian Employees were 1st Lt Charles Joseph P. Ramos a, SSg Ramil G. Binoya, CAA Lucas S. Alpilarta and Mrs. Rosemarie S Bustamante, respectively.

Likewise, the 603rd Brigade was adjudged as the Best Brigade, 7th Infantry Battalion as Best Battalion and 61st Reconnaissance Company as Best Company.

Military personnel that exemplified heroic acts and best efforts in the discharge of their duties were awarded with Gold Cross, Silver Cross, Bronze Cross and Military Merit medals.

The activity was attended by the Philippine Army Commanding General Maj. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto, Lt. Gen. Dela Vega; former 6th ID Commanders, local chief executives in 6th ID area of jurisdiction, non-government organization heads, members of the Kamplan Multi-Sector Advisory Board, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) leadership, and key stakeholders who contributed in peace and development endeavors of 6th ID.

“The Kampilan Division will never be above you, never below you, but always beside you,” Maj. Gen. Sobejana emphasized in his message.

Adding more excitement to the celebration, the Cultural Show and Binibining Kampilan 2018 was held during the night. The eight teams from organic and operationally controlled units of Joint Task Force Central composed of Black, White, Brown, Yellow, Blue, Gray, Red and Orange competed in the most awaited events.

The White team was declared winner of the cultural show and Ms. Sypril Eloisa Bauzon representing also the white team bagged as the champion of Binibining Kampilan.

Various activities for thanksgiving, community service, intensifying stakeholder’s engagement, troops recreation were held as part on the month-long celebration that started last September 25.

On its 31st year, the 6th ID continues to yield remarkable outcomes through the synchronized intelligence, operations and civil-military operations efforts of the Command.