Thursday, February 29, 2024

62nd Infantry Battalion gets new commander

From Panay News (Feb 29, 2024): 62nd Infantry Battalion gets new commander (By JEN BAYLON)


Newly installed 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) commander Lieutenant Colonel Evelio C. Ilanga III (left) receives the 62IB flag from 3rd Infantry Division commander Major General Marion R. Sison (right) during a turnover ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 27. 62ND INFANTRY BATTALION PHOTO

BACOLOD City – Lieutenant Colonel Evelio C. Ilanga III is the new acting commanding officer of the 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) under the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID).

Colonel William C. Pesase Jr. handed over his position to Ilanga in a change of command ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the 62IB headquarters in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental.

The ceremony was presided over by 3ID commander Major General Marion R. Sison.


“I’m appealing for everyone’s continued support, cooperation and participation, and together we will pursue ‘stable internal peace and security’ in Negros Island. To the Unifier Troopers, we shall remain committed as dependable partners in peace, security and development,” said Ilanga during the turnover.

The ceremony was also attended by various dignitaries, including Colonel Victor M. Llapitan, deputy brigade commander, and several battalion commanders stationed in Negros Island.

Also in attendance were Police Lieutenant Colonel Alvimar M. Flores, commander of the 2nd Negros Occidental Police Mobile Force Company; other police officers from Negros Island; local chief executives; and partner stakeholders of 62IB.


Before assuming his new role, IIanga served as the brigade executive officer of the 303rd Infantry Brigade at Camp Major Gerona, Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental.

Meanwhile, Pesase, who served the 62IB in Central Negros for more than two years, will be reassigned to higher headquarters.


Pesase commended the 62IB troops for their cooperation, understanding and support, expressing gratitude for their commitment during operations. He also emphasized his full responsibility and accountability for all actions of the battalion, regardless of success or failure.

Furthermore, Sison recognized the significant accomplishments of 62IB in ensuring stable internal peace and security across Negros Island.

He lauded Pesase for his exemplary service and remarkable leadership, particularly for dismantling the Central Negros 1 Front and the invaluable contributions of various local government units and local chief executives towards fostering peace and security.

https://www.panaynews.net/62nd-infantry-battalion-gets-new-commander/

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