OrMin's new battalion commander named

Tuesday 17th of July 2012

MANSALAY, Oriental Mindoro, July 17 (PIA) -- The new battalion commander of the 4th Infantary Battalion of the Philippine Army (PA) in this province has been named.

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Jake D. Gallenero, the new battalion commander, will replace former commander Lt. Col. Wilbur C. Mamawag. The change of command took place at the headquarters in Sitio Haguines in Barangay Wasig last July 5.

It was presided by Maj. Gen. Eduardo D. Del Rosario, commander of the 2nd Infantry Division, PA and witnessed by guests and representatives from local government units, agencies of the national government and public and private sectors of Oriental Mindoro.

The activity is one of the military traditions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) done in recognition of the services and leadership displayed by military officers occupying key positions both in the garrison and the field.

Such move aims for the predecessor to step into other strategic assignments and give privilege and opportunity to the successor to excel based on the constitutional mandate of winning peace and order.

One of the highlights of the ceremony was the delivery of messages of the two lieutenant colonels, distinguished local political leaders and the presiding officer that focused on the spirit of ‘Bayanihan’ and lasting partnership.

Mamawag expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support extended by local leaders and all peace and development stakeholders of Oriental Mindoro and Romblon provinces during his two-year tenure.

Gallenero on the other hand promised to sustain the gains and strive to work closely with all government machineries to achieve peace stability and socio-economic development.

Mayor Ildefonso Maliwanag of Mansalay, Mayor Hercules Umali of Bongbong and Michele Artiza, Secretary and representative of Mayor Jackson Dy of Roxas also gave messages recalling the dynamic partnership which evolved amongst them and the outgoing battalion commander.

They signified their willingness to continue supporting the peace and security advocacy of the battalion through pooling of resources, active involvement and incorporating their specific developmental programs and interventions.

Del Rosario also explained the AFP’s Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan. This plan is an open document designed to internalize the constitutional duty of all stakeholders particularly the security component of the government. (Melchor R. Durante/ LBR/LTC-PIA4B/Calapan City)