The leadership of the 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division of the Philippine Army was passed from Major General Nehemias Pajarito to Major General Romeo Lustestica in a change of command ceremonies last 24 February 2009.
MGen Pajarito, the outgoing commander and who was also retiring from the service that day, thanked the troops for their support to his leadership. He, likewise, expressed confidence that under the new commander the 1st Division will continue to deliver its mission with excellence.
MGen Lustestica, the new division commander and the former Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, outlined in his assumption speech the core priorities in running the 1st Infantry Division:
- To uphold the peace process with the MILF while taking punitive action against those who have abandoned it;
- To maintain the intensity of operation against the Abu Sayyaf and the Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist groups that are operating in the division’s area of responsibility;
- To push resources to the frontline units;
- To strengthen the chain of command by exacting the highest standard of discipline and for commanders to lead by example; NOT to tolerate military adventurism; and,
- To take extra efforts to bring the Army closer to the people.
As we bid goodbye to MGen Pajarito and wish him well in his retirement life, we welcome our new commander to lead the Tabak Division to further heights in the service of the country. See a related article at MindaNews.
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