WestMinCom holds blessing of renovated facility

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (Aug 17, 2021) - The Western Mindanao Command reopened its newly renovated Laong Laan Hall at Camp Navarro, Calarian, this city on August 16, 2021.

WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. led the ceremonial blessing held Monday.

“I am very glad that during my term as the commander of WestMinCom, I was able to improve various repairs of facilities. Much has been done, but even more, is left to do. Since we have started this humble project, I expect that there will be more projects to come even after I retire. I also hope that this facility will inspire and make every member of WestMinCom proud, as we receive our special guests in a relatively presentable venue,” said Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr.

During the ceremonial blessing, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Architect Shiralee Pajarito, the lead architect during the renovation of the Laong Laan from March 23 to July 14, 2021.

 “The renovation of this facility was made possible through the dedicated support of Architect Pajarito, who has planned, designed, and supervised the repair until its completion,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. stated.

Laong Laan Hall serves as a venue to receive and accommodate distinguished visitors of the command. Its name was inspired by one of Jose Rizal’s pen names “Laong Laan” which according to prominent historians means “ever prepared”.

Meanwhile, during the activity, Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. pinned new rank insignia to Col. William Victorino Upano, the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Logistics, U4.

“Congratulations on your long-awaited and well-deserved promotion. It is a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to pin this milestone in your military career. You have been instrumental in the accomplishment of the command’s objectives by facilitating the enhancement of our facilities,” Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. addressed Col. Upano.

The newly promoted staff officer spearheaded the restoration of several facilities including the old water tank of the command and the defective generators of the command. He also facilitated the concreting of the car parks, repainting of the Khadaffy Mansion perimeter fence, and the ongoing repair of the Maharlika building. Through the efforts of the logistics office under Col. Upano, the command has acquired six KM250 vehicles and three Ford Rangers.

 The ceremonial blessing, awarding of plaque, and donning of rank were graced by the presence of WestMinCom Deputy Commander for Administration, Brig. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete; Deputy Commander for Operations, Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas; Chief of Unified Command Staff, Col. Elmer Suderio; and the Command Staff.(By JONG D. CADION with reports and photos from WestMinCom-PIO)

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