Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Kalinaw News: Army installs new chief engineer

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 26, 2021): Army installs new chief engineer



FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army installed Col. Randy Fajilagutan as the new Army Chief Engineer (ACE) in a Change of Chief of Office Ceremony today, October 26, 2021, at Headquarter Philippine Army.

Philippine Army Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Roberto Capulong presided over leadership turnover from outgoing ACE Col. Proceso Rebancos to the incoming ACE.

Col. Fajilagutan served as Chief of Staff of the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) before his assumption as ACE. He also served as Executive Officer of the Office of the Army Internal Auditor (OAIA) and held key positions in the 51st, 52nd, 53rd, and 54th Engineer Brigades. He is a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Officer Candidate School (OCS) Class of 1991. He holds various degrees such as BS Mechanical Engineering, Masters in Management, and Master in National Security Administration.

Meanwhile, Col. Rebancos, a registered Civil Engineer, recently assumed as Commander of the Cebu City-based 53rd Engineer Brigade. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Bantay Laya” Class of 1994 and holds a BS Civil Engineering degree from Bicol University.

He served as the Deputy of the OAIA and as Command Engineer of the AFP Civil Relations Service. He also held key posts in the 51st and 52nd Engineer Brigades. He completed the Engineer Officer Advance Course, Command and General Staff Course, and Master in Public Management major in Development and Security from the Development Academy of the Philippines.

Under Col. Rebancos’ four-month watch, OACE has prepared the detailed engineering and architectural plans for 40 Army facilities worth P425 million and the repair of Army facilities worth P1.7 million.

The OACE is the overall supervisor, integrator, and evaluator of the Philippine Army’s Engineering Brigades to accomplish its mission. Through the Army Engineer Brigades, the office has provided combat support in terms of mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability of Army units nationwide. It also offered civil works supporting the rehabilitation of conflict-affected areas in Marawi and Zamboanga City in Mindanao.

Maj. Gen. Capulong, in his speech, cited the crucial role of OACE in supporting the Philippine Army’s civil work programs and disaster relief efforts. “To the OACE family, welcome your new chief as his new designation embodies the continuity of your hard work and hope for further initiatives,” he said. “Once again, to Col. Rebancos and Col. Fajilagutan, congratulations and Godspeed to both of you.



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