25 Juli 2021
Isolated units of the 10th Infantry Division (all photos : PA)
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Commanding General, Philippine Army (CGPA) went to visit the isolated units of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division (10ID) on August 16 and 17, 2020.
Since his assumption, Maj. Gen. Andres Centino has been visiting soldiers assigned in the Army’s remote units to boost their morale, deliver support, and reiterate the command’s thrusts to maximize current operational success.
“The Army is not limited in the confines of its headquarters. The Army is out there in the field. They are in the forward operating bases and patrol bases in the far-flung and conflict-affected areas,” said Maj. Gen. Centino.
The CGPA visited the Gatongon Patrol Base, 89th Infantry Battalion in Davao City; Patong CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA), 67th Infantry Battalion in Davao Oriental; Sambulongan CAA Detachment, 56th Infantry Battalion in Davao del Norte; White Kulaman Patrol Base, 72nd Infantry Battalion in Bukidnon; Advance Command Post of 1002nd Infantry Brigade on North Cotabato; and 701st Brigade in Davao Oriental.
During his talk, reminded the troops to be ahead of the game, learn how to anticipate, act decisively, adjust quickly and maintain focus while keeping in mind that the Army Headquarters has their full support.
10ID has been ensuring the peace and progress in the whole Davao Region and various parts of SOCCSKSARGEN and CARAGA by helping the government in addressing terrorism, insurgency, calamities and the current pandemic.
“As the country currently faces hurdles in our pursuit of lasting peace and progress, I urge you to sustain excellence amidst these challenges,” added the CGPA.