Military peacebuilder celebrates 42nd founding anniversary
by Malyne Gungob
Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte (November 3, 2015) – it was the 42nd
Founding Anniversary of the 15th Infantry Battalion, successfully
conducted at Bagumbayan, Kausawagan, Lanao del Norte, headed by Lt. Col. Leomar
Jose Doctolero, Battalion Commander.
At the stage seated at left is Maj. Gen. Guerrero, seated at right is lanao del Norte Vice Gov. Atay. |
The event was attended by officers and men of the Arm Forces
of the Philippines, stakeholders, different sectors of society, local chief
executive of Local Government Unit of Lanao del Norte, Academe, Religious
sector, Youth, Media, with the presence of the provincial Governor Mohammad Khalid
Q. Dimaporo and Vice Governor Christine Navarro Atay.
The Theme of the event in Tagalog was “Apat napu’t Dalawang
Taon na Paglilingkod sa Sambayanang Pilipino tungo sa Kapyapaan at Kaunlaran”.
Lt. Col. Leomar Jose Doctolero on his welcome message said he
is very thankful to all visitors, partners and Friends who were supporting the activities
of the 15th Infantry battalion. It was two (2) years ago that the 15th
IB preserved peace and order in Lanao del Norte, through helping, protecting
and serving the people. He is hoping that 15th IB will continue to help
each other in the spirit of Bayanihan through coordination, collaboration,
partnership and cooperation for the common good in order to achieve peace and
order and long lasting peace in Lanao del Norte.
Col. Gilbert Gapay and other military officials listened to the message of Maj. Gen. Guerrero. |
On the other hand, Guest Speaker Major General Rey Leonardo
B. Guerrero, Commander 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army, on
his message said “it is the opportunity to look back, assess and evaluate the
performance during the past years.” Guerrero said it included in the program by
reading the unit history which expanded 42 years of existence. The
Battalion has transition over the years moving from place to another from
Visayas, Luzon and Mindanao, back and forth. He said critical component is very
important hinder in the area of responsibility. The Battalion tries to recall
the accomplishments in the past years and it is truly we can see that today it has
much improvements initiated by the 15th Infantry Battalion not just
the peace and order but it included the men in uniform the Philippine Army will
assimilated into the society. With the stakeholders the relationship of
Military and Police in Lanao del Norte is very dynamic by playing the important
rules when it comes in maintaining peace and order but also promoting
development under the stewardship of Hon. Governor Mohammad Khalid Q. Dimaporo.
LGU officials were invited to witness the event. |
Guerrero said over the years the collaboration, coordination
and cooperation has bloomed into a healthy relation in the community, until now
peace and progress is now truly felt even the marginalized sector was truly
growth development has become inclusive in the area and it can attribute to the
able leadership not only the Military but also to the help of each one another.
Moreover, with the cooperation, collaboration we can see now the beauty and
peaceful environment and hoping that this will continue to pursue for the
future generation, the children, the grand children and most importantly the
community itself. He added this is a day of recognition, a day of
commemoration, a day of thanks giving, not only for the peace but also the
understanding, patience of the people of Lanao del Norte.
Media group covered the event. |
On the other hand, Col. Gilbert I. Gapay, Brigade Commander
of the 2nd Mechanized infantry “Magbalantay” Brigade said that
whenever there is anniversary of the military units will have its important
significance such as the 42nd anniversary celebration of the 15th
Infantry Battalion. He said that this is the time of thanksgiving, recognition
and planning ahead. He said that the 15th IB is Active in peace
advocacy and peacebuilding activities such as the Youth leadership summit held
recently was a very important and successful activity to capacitate the youth
and maintain peace and order in the area. Gapay extended his thanks to the different
stakeholders as partners in peace, the LGUs, NGOs, CSOs, media, academe,
religious, youth, civic organizations and other sectors. He said planning ahead
for the following year will make them (15th IB) more stronger to
maintain the peace and order in the area. With reports, videos & photos from Jun Enriquez.
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