CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz – Lieutenant General Cirilito Sobejana, the 62nd Commanding General of the Philippine Army made his first visit at Headquarters, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division on August 27, 2020.
He was warmly welcomed by the Spearhead Troopers through a traditional military arrival honors led by Major General Eric Vinoya, the 3ID Commander.
Major General Vinoya was delighted for the visit of the new Army Chief who never forgets to know and look out for the welfare of his troops especially during these trying times.
“It is both an honor and privilege for us to be visited by our Commanding General who is considered as one of the great living heroes of the country. His visit surely boost the morale and welfare of all Spearhead Troopers and will inspire them to stay firm and committed especially now that they are serving as frontliners in the government’s fight against COVID-19,” Major General Vinoya said.
In his customary moment with the Spearhead Troopers dubbed as “Talk to Troops”, Lieutenant General Sobejana said, “We should walk together so that we can cover a further distance, so that we will be able to win all obstacles, by working together, we will win together. By working together with the pandemic, we will heal together and I expect it from every member of Spearhead Division”.
Sobejana assumed leadership of the Philippine Army on July 30, 2020. He is a member of Philippine Military Academy “Hinirang” Class of 1987. He is considered as one of the country’s living heroes, being a recipient of the Medal for Valor, the highest military honor bestowed for demonstrating bravery and sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty when he fought Abu Sayyaf terrorists in 1995. He was then an Army captain when he led his troops against hundreds of ASG members in a fierce battle that lasted more than four hours.
He commanded different units of the Army most notably the 1st Scout Ranger Company and the 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion where both units were adjudged as Best Company and Best Battalion, respectively during his stint. He also served as the Commandant of the Scout Ranger Training School, First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR); and as Commander of the Civil-Military Operations Group. He later served as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, G3, PA and then commanded the 601st Infantry Brigade, the Joint Task Force “Sulu”, and the 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division. In 2013, he was sent in the truce line between Syria and Israel as the first Filipino to become the Chief of Staff of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. Prior to his assumption as Army Commanding General, he served as Commander of the Western Mindanao Command since June 2019.
He was bestowed the award of Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Officer) by President Rodrigo Duterte in May 2019, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service rendered to the Philippine government, particularly to the Armed Forces of The Philippines. And in July 2019, the first parliament of Bangsamoro Transition Authority of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region In Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) passed resolution NR 18, commending Sobejana for his unwavering support in the peace process and commitment in bringing peace in the Bangsamoro Homeland.
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