New Tabak Division Commander lauds troops’ role in peace and order

New Tabak Division Commander lauds troops’ role in peace and order

by Ophelia S. Mandokita

Ma. Cristina, Iligan City (11 March) — Major General Romeo D. Lustestica, the newly installed Commander of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army, recently visited the headquarters of 403rd Brigade and 10th Regional Command Defense Group based in Iligan City.

Maj. Erwin A. Alea, Asst. Chief of Staff for CMO G7, said Gen Lustestica expressed his appreciation for the invaluable contribution of the officers and men of 403rd Brigade in the law enforcement operations against the Lawless Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Groups (LMGs).

He said the 403rd Brigade have accomplished its mission particularly in the pursuit of justice for the victims of the LMGs and in restoring peace in the Lanao provinces.

“You have greatly contributed to the attainment of peace here in the 1ID area of operation thus your presence has weakened the force and capability of the LMGs to launch any atrocities,” said Lustestica.

Alea disclosed that the 403rd brigade under the 4th Infantry Division was brought here to Lanao areas to support the law enforcement operations against the LMG and secure the coastal areas of the province since the LMGs attack the Kolambugan and Kauswagan towns on August 18 last year.

He added that the newly installed Commanding General also spoke to some 1,500 students from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) holding their Marches and Bivouac training at the 403rd brigade training area.

In his message, Gen. Lustestica inspired the students to make good in their studies and to pursue their ambitions and chosen careers.

He further praised them for choosing to undergo the ROTC program.

The activity was further highlighted by display of military hardware and squad tactical maneuvers courtesy of the 403rd brigade and was concluded by a tree planting headed by Gen. Lustestica and his staff. (Radyo ng Bayan)

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