1st Infantry Division hosts Battalion Commander’s Symposium in Pagadian City

By HIROHITO ‘Jong’ D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 31, 2018) – The Army’s premier Infantry (Tabak) Division is hosting this year’s Battalion Commanders’ Symposium (BCS) held at Guillermo Hotel in this city from May 29-31, 2018, Military Official said.

Division Public Affairs Office Chief Major Ronal E. Suscano disclosed that this is a three-day activity attended by sixty six Western Mindanao Command-Based Battalion Commanders from 1st Infantry Division and 6th Infantry Division including  Battalions from Special Forces and Scout Rangers. This year’s theme for BCS is: “Adaptable Battalion Commanders, Responding to Challenge”.

The said activity aims to emphasize the Battalion  Commander’s critical role in community security, development support, and accomplishing the given mission in their respective area of responsibility, Maj. Suscano said. 

He said ARMM Governor Mujiv S. Hataman provided some valuable insights of the Local Chief Executives as one of the invited resource speakers. In his speech, he underscores the importance of partnership and engagement between the local government and the armed forces in attaining peace and development of the region.

“This is not the first I’m talking to you giving some important experiences working with the military.  My positive outlook towards the armed forces happened as a result of these numerous experiences especially during the Marawi crisis where I appreciated too much the heroism and services of every soldier in protecting the civilians, defending peace and security, democracy, and the rule of law”, Gov Hataman added as he expressed his profound gratitude being invited as a resource speaker.