Newly-appointed AFP Chief of Staff visits WestMinCom

 PAGADIAN CITY (Feb. 19, 2021) – Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, the former Commander of the Western Mindanao Command and the current Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines visited the Western Mindanao Command on Friday morning, February 19, 2021.

Lt. Gen. Sobejana was welcomed by the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian human resources of the Command at the Parade Ground in Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City at around 9:30 in the morning.

He then had his talk to the troops where he expressed his happiness to be with the WestMinCom family once more.

He then recalled all the memories he had during his assignment in the WestMinCom area of operations even when he was still a junior officer.

“I have officers, soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, and civilian human resources who are very committed and very passionate in doing their job. For that, I thank you all for your unwavering service for our country,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana.

Lt. Gen. Sobejana also stressed that the best fulfillment is Public Service. It is something that money cannot buy.

“I hope that the sense of fulfillment will motivate us to do more for the people.”

He further stated that the best solution to the existing security concerns is to provide opportunities such as livelihood and education to the underprivileged.

“We should be able to empower everyone so that they will take part in our peace and security efforts. It is just a matter of understanding our job and our role as members of the AFP so that we can offer better service to our fellow Filipinos,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.

Lt. Gen. Sobejana continued by expressing his gratitude to the WestMinCom family. “I attribute my new post to your support and cooperation when I was here.”                                                          

“As I end, let me impress everyone that our rank and position are just incidentals of public service. Thus, as we continue doing our jobs as public servants, our feet with our boots on should remain on the ground. We are public servants so we must serve with dignity”.

Following the talk to troops, Lt. Gen. Sobejana presided the Command Conference held at the Conference Room of the Command.

During his arrival, Lt. Gen. Sobejana was received by WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. and other senior officers of the subordinate units.

Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. assured the newly-installed AFP Chief of Staff of his full support in accomplishing the mission of the organization. (By JONG CADION with reports and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)

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