By Jun Enriquez
BGen. Harold N. Cabreros, AFP, 3rd ID Commander, delivered
a message during the 15th IB Change of Command ceremony
Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte (May 20, 2016) – It was one
year, ten months and 8 days, sometime in August 2014. Lt. Col. Leomar Jose M. Doctolero
INF (GSC) PA, in his message said, he stood in the same ground in Bagumbayan to
say his first hello as Commander of the 15th Infantry “Warrior”
Battalion Philippine Army, but during this day he will bid goodbye. He extended
thanks to all those who contributed their success. He extended thanks to his
former Division Commanders of the 3rd Infantry Division, Major
General Aurelio B. Baladad and Major General Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero. During
the ceremony he submitted his accomplishment report to BGen Harold N. Cabreros,
Commander of the 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army and the
presiding officer of the ceremony. He also acknowledged former immediate past
and present Brigade Commanders Col. Gilbert Gapay and Col. William Alunday, for
the utmost trust and confidence extended to him during his tour of duty.
From R-L, Lt. Col. Mongao, BGen Cabreros, Lt. Col. Doctolero & emcee |
Doctolero said the Province of Lanao del Norte is the greatest
gift of all for the trust and cooperation extended by its people to secure the
peace. He mentioned the “Gawad Kalinga”, a private and religious organization was
the main partner in all their “Kalinga sa Bayan” activities with other stakeholders.
Kalinga sa Bayan is a peacebuilding activity for the children and the youth. He
also extended his gratitude to the Philippine National Police (PNP) as their
counterpart in peace and security, including the Moro National Liberation Front
(MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for their support and cooperation
in peace and development.
BGen Cabreros received token |
Doctolero extended his heartfelt thanks to all the Officers
men and women in the 15th IB in supporting and standing by him especially
in the difficult times. He said “We were able to be in the Army closer to the
people and we have done our part more importantly of winning the peace”. He
said the recently held elections was managed to enjoy the first ever peaceful
elections conducted in many years.
Doctolero said “ours is success measured not by the
numbers of encounters over the numbers of enemies killed nor by firearms
recovered, but it is measured by a meaningful success of how much we touch the
lives of the people and contributed to their well-being by looking the
performance in the past years. It’s time to recognize not only the achievements
but also our mistakes and apologized shortcomings as Battalion commander. He
said sorry to those ranks discharged, demoted, reprimanded and relieved. He
said their responsibility is an enormous one in the protection and service to
the Filipino people. Doctolero said the 15th IB in Lanao del Norte
ay “hindi pwde ang pewde na”.
Doctolero extended the best of luck to his successor Lt.
Col. Audie Mongao INF (GSC) PA, his classmate in the Philippine Military
Academy (PMA) class 1988 under the Gulf Company, the best company in their
class.
Incoming Commander of 15th IB, Lt. Col. Audie
A. Mongao INF (GSC) PA, extended his thanks to the presiding officer, BGen
Harold N. Cabreros AFP, Commander , 3ID PA. He extend his appreciation to the
leadership of Lt. Col. Doctolero for the good stewardship of the 15th
IB. Mongao said that 15th IB is memorable to him because in mid
1980s it was the armed unit in Iloilo province of UP cadet officers ROTC
training. The same unit replaced the 10th IB in Poona Piagapo and he
served as battalion Ex – O in 2009 under the former commander Col. Jambala.
Lt. Col. Mongao assured the men and women in 15th IB
that he will continue the projects and activities started by predecessor with
able competence, honesty and integrity. The Province of Lanao del Norte as the
main beneficiary on peace and security is also assured. Mongao assured that 15th
IB will continue its support to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade.
In
his message, Brigadier General (BGen) Harold N. Cabreros, Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) congratulated the two commanders, Lt. Col. Doctolero and Lt. Col Mongao
for leading the 15th IB. Cabreros said every change of command is a
milestone for the Philippine Army and its commanders involved. It signifies an
end as well as the beginning and highlights Army’s undying service as an
institution to serve and defend. He said “today’s change of command accelerate
our trust towards the fulfillment of the
Armys reform initiative”. He said that this demonstrate the Army’s dynamism and
also rationalizes the job placement of the military officers. In this endeavor will
take one step further towards becoming a genuinely professional army.
Cabreros said that the "outgoing commander is known to be a competent leader of 15th IB based on the gains of success, was a clear manifestation of his commitment to our Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan, in pursuing the battalion in peace and security operations and programs in this region". Cabreros said the battalion gained the support from the Local Government Units (LGU) through the local chief executives and other government and non-government offices and organizations and the entire civil society. He hopes Lt. Col. Doctolero to carry on the same dedication, commitment and enthusiasm as he handle higher and sensitive position
LTC Doctolero handed his report to BGen Cabreros |
Cabreros said that the "outgoing commander is known to be a competent leader of 15th IB based on the gains of success, was a clear manifestation of his commitment to our Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) Bayanihan, in pursuing the battalion in peace and security operations and programs in this region". Cabreros said the battalion gained the support from the Local Government Units (LGU) through the local chief executives and other government and non-government offices and organizations and the entire civil society. He hopes Lt. Col. Doctolero to carry on the same dedication, commitment and enthusiasm as he handle higher and sensitive position
BGen Cabreros congratulated Lt. Col. Mongao to have the
15th IB with enormous task and responsibility at hand and take the lead
in winning the peace in the region based on the campaign plan. BGen Cabreros
said “Audie the challenge is now on your shoulder and focus the demand with full
commitment in the implementation of our campaign plan in collaboration of
stakeholders complementary to the IPSP Bayanihan.” He further said “let the meaningful
change, peace and security will help benefit the 15th IB organization,
LGU and local communities, and Continue performing your duties with utmost dedication and par excellence.”
BGen Cabreros urged the members of the 15th
IB to give support and cooperation to Lt. Col. Mongao in fulfilling IPSP
bayanihan and Army transformation roadmap (ATR) imperatives. Cabreros gave
guidance in winning the peace and attaining sustainable development in their Area
of responsibility (AOR) by sharing the idea of David Osborne about culture
strategies which are effective tools in development and management with three
approaches, these are the Changing habits, Touching hearts and Winning minds
which better aligned in IPSP Bayanihan ATR imperatives. By changing habits is
to correct the mistakes in the past. Touching hearts is to show sincerity in attaining
peace and development. Winning minds is to help our people to realize the wrong
premise indoctrinated by the enemy of the state.
BGen Cabreros delivered a message |
As a policy BGen Cabreros reiterated the word Obedience
to abide. There are six factors of obedience to instill in the minds of the
soldiers to obey. First, as soldiers must have sworn to serve our country and love
of our people; second, obey the laws of the land, the constitution, rules and
regulations and ordinances; third, obey the Laws of nature, respect the
God-given blessings, the nature; Fourth, obey our own rules and regulations;
Fifth, we have to obey our obligations and commitment to our family. He said we
always obey the laws but forget to obey the commitment to our families; Sixth,
we have to obey the Words of our Almighty. Soldiers should learn to obey. The
change of command ceremony is just part of the system in the military. BGen
Cabreros presided the 15th IB change of command ceremony because 15th
IB is under the 3rd ID based in Amindan, Capiz covers Bohol, Cebu
and Panay Island, as their area of responsibility. However, the 15th
IB was only augmented or borrowed by the 1st Infantry Division based
in Pulakan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, to be assigned in Mindanao. the Change of command ceremony was attended by the LGU officials, Civil Society Leaders, Military and Police officers, business and religious sectors.
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