REYEG ASSUMES COMMAND OF JTF BASILAN

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 6^th 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.