79th IB has new commander

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines – Brigadier General Harold Cabreros, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, on Friday challenged the incoming commander of the 79th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion to surpass the performance of his predecessor in efforts to achieve lasting peace in Negros.

Cabreros was the guest of honor and speaker during the turnover of command from outgoing 79th IB head, Colonel Harold Anthony Pascua, to incoming commander Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Garcia in a ceremony held at the battalion headquarters in Camp Leon Kilat, Tanjay City, Negros Oriental.

The turnover rites also highlighted the promotion of Pascua to the rank of colonel.

In his message, Cabreros lauded and thanked Pascua for his excellent performance during his term as battalion commander, citing his unit’s achievements that have contributed to making Negros Oriental almost free from the problem of insurgency.

At the same time, Cabreros also expressed confidence that Garcia could perform just as well, based on the latter’s experience, training and other credentials.

Garcia’s first order of the day was to continue what Pascua had started, specifically in pursuing efforts under the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan, Cabreros said. (FREEMAN)