2 ‘Alakdan’ officers promoted to higher ranks

From the Sun Star-Zamboanga (Mar 24, 2023): 2 ‘Alakdan’ officers promoted to higher ranks

ZAMBOANGA. The Armed Forces of the Philippines promotes two officers of the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division (ID) to the next rank. A photo handout shows Major General Ignatius Patrimonio, 11ID commander (center), congratulating one of the newly promoted officer, Captain Arvin Clark Talco (left), in a donning of rank ceremony Wednesday, March 22, at the division headquarters in Camp Teodulfo Bautista, Busbus village, Jolo, Sulu. (SunStar Zamboanga)

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines has promoted two officers of the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division (ID) to the next higher rank.

Promoted to the next higher ranks were Captain Arvin Clark Talco and First Lieutenant Kate Oresco, the 11ID said in a statement.

Major General Ignatius Patrimonio, 11ID commander, donned ranks to the newly promoted Officers in a simple ceremony Wednesday, March 22, at the division headquarters in Camp Teodulfo Bautista, Busbus village, Jolo, Sulu.

Patrimonio congratulated the two officers and emphasized that a higher rank comes with bigger obligations and responsibilities entrusted.

The donning of ranks is a time-honored tradition that celebrates and acknowledges the commitment, excellence and leadership capabilities of those who advance in their military careers. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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