Honors tendered to promoted WestMinCom chief, outstanding personnel awarded in Zambo City

By Jong Cadion

             

ZAMBOANGA CITY (May 9, 2017) - Honors were tendered by the men and women of the Western Mindanao Command to Lieutenant General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., the newly promoted Commander of the WestMinCom, in a flag-raising activity held at the headquarters in Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City yesterday, military official said.

Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay said that The WestMinCom chief was recently awarded his new insignia by General Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in a donning ceremony held at the General Headquarters in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City last May 2, 2017.

In his message to the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the WestMinCom, Lieutenant General Galvez said: “I dedicate this accomplishment to the men and women of the Command, who are integral in achieving the core mission of the armed forces. Let us continue to work together in unison as we hurdle every obstacle and serve the people for peace to thrive in Mindanao.”

The WestMinCom chief further commended the personnel who were recognized today for their exemplary performances.

"May you continue to excel and uphold professionalism in your commitment to work with the armed forces,” added Lieutenant General Galvez.

Cpt. Petinglay further said that Technical Sergeant Anthony At-At, Firepower Non-Commissioned Officer of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Logistics, U4, and Ruby Abundio, Administrative Aide of the Office of the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Operations, U3, were adjudged as the outstanding personnel of the WestMinCom for their “unchanging commitment and dedication” that brought significant contributions to the accomplishment of the Command’s mission.