‘Tabak’ Division commander installed as new NOLCOM chief

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, June 9 (PNA) -– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has named Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division commander Maj. Gen. Felicito Virgilio Trinidad Jr. as the new commander of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM).

Army’s 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer-in-Charge Capt. Franco Suelto said that AFP Chief-of-Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista installed Trinidad Monday as the new NOLCOM chief.

Suelto said Trinidad has replaced Lt. Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang, who was assigned as the new AFP vice chief of staff last May 23.

Suelto said among the significant accomplishment of Trinidad during his stint at the 1st Infantry Division was the successful defense of Zamboanga City during the September 2013 siege.

Trinidad was awarded Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Commander) in recognition of his efforts in defense of Zamboanga City during the 20-day siege.

As the NOLCOM chief, Trinidad will supervise the operations of three major services, namely two infantry divisions in Isabela and Nueva Ecija; Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL) in La Union; and Tactical Operation Group 1,2, and 3 (TOG) in Baguio, Isabela and Tarlac.

Suelto said that Col. Aminkadra Undog, the Assistant 1st Division commander, were serve as the officer-in-charge of the “Tabak” Divison until a new commander will be installed into office. (PNA)
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