Kalinaw News: NoLCom Commander commends 5ID accomplishments; challenges troops to finish insurgency by the end of Pres Duterte’s term

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 9, 2022): NoLCom Commander commends 5ID accomplishments; challenges troops to finish insurgency by the end of Pres Duterte’s term



CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- LtGen Ernesto C Torres Jr, Commander of Northern Luzon Command, Armed Forces of the Philippines commended the 5th Infantry Division for their numerous accomplishments in the campaign against insurgency and challenged the troops to end the local communist armed conflict before the end of President Rodrigo Duterte’s term during his three-day visit in the Area of Responsibility of 5ID on February 07-09, 2022.

During his visit, he lauded the accomplishments of 5ID that gave a big blow to the enemy and contributed to the success of the campaign against insurgency in Northern Luzon. “I congratulate you on your imminent win against the insurgents in your AOR. I hereby challenge you to finish the fight against insurgency before the end of President Duterte’s term. Do your best every day, and I will ensure that NoLCom’s all-out support will be given to our soldiers on the ground to perform their mission as advocates for peace and development.”

He then stressed the importance of rendering and exerting the troops’ best effort and performance to end local communist armed conflict in Northern Luzon. “As the year 2022 unfolds, so is our duty to effectively and efficiently manage our capabilities in achieving lasting peace and security in our area of responsibility. The most important asset of the armed forces and its most potent weapon is its soldiers. Hence, we must be good and professional at all times.” The general then boosted the morale of the troops deployed in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAS). “I, therefore, entreat all the commanders and staff to march with me towards the accomplishment of our collective vision of having professional and well-disciplined soldiers who shall vigorously contribute in bringing lasting peace and sustainable development in the whole of Northern Luzon.”

Further, MGen Laurence E Mina, Commander of 5ID extended his gratitude to the NoLCom Commander for extending his support and boosting the morale of the Startroopers. “Thank You Sir for your trust and confidence in the men and women of 5ID. Your support is highly appreciated and will be reciprocated with our best effort as we end the local communist armed conflict in our AOR. Rest assured that we will perform our tasks the Startroopers way, following the Command’s mantra “Only our best is good enough.”

Meanwhile, aside from the 5ID Headquarters, LtGen Torres also visited the 501st Infantry Brigade located in Lal-lo, Cagayan; 502nd Infantry Brigade in Echague, Isabela; and the 503rd Infantry Brigade in Tabuk City, Kalinga.

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