By HIROHIRO ‘jong’ D. CADION
ZAMBOANGA
CITY (July 6, 2018) - The new Commander of the 104th Brigade/Joint Task Force
Basilan formally assumed office in a change of command ceremony held at the
Headquarters, 104th Brigade, Camp Luis R. Biel II, Tabiawan, Isabela City,
Basilan earlier today., WesMinCom Official said.
LTC Gerry
M. Besana said that in his assumption message, Colonel Reyeg expressed his gratitude
to the AFP leadership for the trust and confidence they gave him. He also took
the chance to thank the AFP Chief of Staff General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. for
his mentorship and guidance throughout his career in the AFP.
“As I
assume command of this Brigade, I will work on sustaining the gains made by
Brigadier General Uy in securing Basilan Province so that development will
further take place,” Colonel Reyeg said.
Colonel
Fernando M. Reyeg replace Brigadier General JuvymaxR. Uy who will assume as the
Assistant Division Commander of the 6th Infantry Division, LTC
Besana explained.
Brigadier
General Uy, in his message, reckoned the accomplishments of the Brigade under
his leadership including the reduction of the ASG from a peak of more than 200
hundred of manpower and firearms to less than 40 by now, he said.
“Today,
Basilan has gained a lot through the joint collaborative effort based on the
outlook and positive indicators by outsiders,” he added.
Colonel
Reyeg is a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1991 and hails
from Daraga, Albay. He further enhanced his competencies by undergoing civilian
and military schoolings here and abroad. He is also a recipient of various
awards, badges, and letters of commendation, such as Gold Cross Medal,
Marksmanship Badge, and Letter of Commendation from the City Mayor of Lamitan,
LTC Besana also said.
He is
happily married to Mrs.Bella Reyeg and blessed with four (4) children namely:
Marianne Helene, Livan Austin Fernando, Miguel Justin Fernando, and Mary Graceh,
he added.
Prior to
his current designation, Colonel Reyeg was the Chief of Unified Command Staff of
the Western Mindanao Command, he said.
The turnover
ceremony was presided by 1st Infantry Division Commander Major General Roseller
G. Murillo.
Major
General Murillo commended Brigadier General Uy for the outstanding performance
and numerous accomplishments of the 104th Brigade under his leadership.
Addressing
to Colonel Reyeg, MGen Murillo said, “Sabingani John F. Kennedy, Peace-making
is not just a 1-day activity. It is a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly
activity. So for the rest of the stay of Colonel Reyeg here he will be working
for the peace in Basilan.”
Other
guests who graced the ceremony were: the Local Chief Executives of Basilan led
by Governor Jim Hataman-Saliman; officers and men of the Western Mindanao
Command; and the family and friends of Brigadier General Uy and Colonel Reyeg.
Mementos
were given to Brigadier General JuvymaxUy by the Local Chief Executives of
Basilan as a sign of appreciation to his involvementin the peace and
development of the province during his 18 months leadership on the 104th
Brigade.
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