Posted to Kalinaw News (Jul 18, 2020): Masigasig Troopers welcome the homecoming of 9ID ‘Spear’ commander (By Kalinaw News)
BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte – The troopers of the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion welcomed the visit of Major General Henry A. Robinson, the commander of 9th Infantry (Spare) Division of the Army on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Barangay Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.
Lt. Col. Julius Cesar C. Paulo, the Acting Commander of 23rd IB warmly welcomed Maj. Gen. Robinson during the visit, saying it gave inspiration and empowerment among the men and women of the battalion to pursue their mission.
General Robinson is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy ” HINIRANG” class of 1987. He served as the 25th Commanding Officer of Masigasig Battalion from June 12, 2012 to February 16, 2013. During his stint as 23rd IB commander, the troopers described him as focused, highly regarded, deliberate, and having a “steep standard” of leadership. Robinson is a well-rounded officer who earned combat and administrative awards and commendations both from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), civilian institutions and local government units through his endeavors.
In order to become a best leader and officer of the AFP, Robinson pursued his studies and completed his Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) in the National Defense College of the Philippines and Master in Public Management (MPM) with major in Development and Security in the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).
The visit was an opportunity for the 9ID Commander to express his gratitude to the Masigasig troopers for their support during his leadership. He also reminisced his past experiences with the unit especially when it was still a Cadre Battalion and how he instituted measures that transformed the 23rd IB into a good performing Cadre Battalion that handled more than 8,000 CAFGUs and SCAAs.
“I have much to be thankful for in my military career, foremost are the experiences that made me who I am today, and this unit was part of it,” Robinson said. He stressed some salient points that encouraged the troops to perform their duties and responsibilities with discipline and pride as part of the AFP. He emphasized the importance of love and dedication to the service as the former Battalion Commander of the unit.
To give inspiration to the officers, men and women of 23rd IB, General Robinson said: “There is no right time to do the wrong thing, and there is no wrong time to do the right thing. The moment you are doing the wrong thing, then everything will be astray. Everything will not be in the right direction. Always do good every time because it is the basic foundation of our career.”
Meanwhile, Lt. Col Julius Cesar C Paulo the Acting Commanding Officer of 23IB expressed that the visit of the 9ID Commander had morally uplifted the Masigasig Troopers. He was very proud and honored to accept and had served the highest-ranking AFP officer who visited the Masigasig camp.
“On behalf of my troops, I am expressing our utmost gratitude to the 9ID Commander for the opportunity and advice he had given to the Masigasig Troopers. We will see to it that his former unit will continue to give its utmost dedication to the service for our nation,” Paulo said.
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