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- 1ID celebrates 34th Cafgu Active Auxiliary Day
- Westmincom facilitates food packs distribution to fire victims
- Westmincom commander pays farewell visit to JTF-Tawi-Tawi
| 1ID celebrates 34th Cafgu Active Auxiliary Day Posted: 20 Aug 2021 03:53 AM PDT MAJOR General Generoso Ponio, 1st Infantry Division (ID) commander, has thanked the Cafgu Active Auxiliaries (CAAs) for their support and contribution in attaining the 1ID's mission despite the risk of possible dangers during combat operations. Ponio issued the statement as he led the led the celebration Wednesday, August 18, of the 34th Cafgu Active Auxiliary (CAA) Day that was highlighted with the awarding of Best CAA per Infantry Battalion, Mechanized Brigade, and Joint Task Force administratively and operationally controlled by the command. "Marami ang naitulong ng Cafgu sa ating komunidad. Malaking tulong ang nagagawa ninyo. Kapag may mangyari man sa atin, 'yan ay kaloob ng Panginoon. Ang tanging magagawa natin ay alagaan at suportahan ang mga naiwang mahal sa buhay ng ating mga CAA," Ponio said. The 1ID awarded the Best CAA and Best CAA Company from 101st, 102nd, 103rd Infantry Brigade, from 2nd Mechanized Brigade, and Task Force Zamboanga. Also, five CAAs from different battalions were awarded Best CAA Trackers. The 1ID commended the hard work and sacrifice of every Cafgu in maintaining peace and order in the province. Ponio also reminded the CAAs how serious their endeavors are and urged them to focus on performing their duties, especially during military operations. The Cafgu units assist the regular units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) against insurgents. They are tasked to prevent the communist terrorist group from gaining access to any organization and private agencies. The 34th CAA Day was anchored on the theme "Cafgu: Bayani ng Komunidad, Kaakibat sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran." The theme conveys the CAAs role in securing conflict-affected communities in support of the AFP and being one of the first responders during natural disasters. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Westmincom facilitates food packs distribution to fire victims Posted: 20 Aug 2021 03:52 AM PDT THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) facilitated the distribution of food packs to the fire victims currently housed at Southcom Elementary School in Calarian village, Zamboanga City. The Westmincom said in a statement Friday, August 20, that personnel from the Office of the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Civil-Military Operations, U7; 4th Civil Relations Group; and Joint Task Force Zamboanga distributed a total of 500 food packs to the victims around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19. The food packs were donated by Professor Teng Catong, one of the professors of the government-run Western Mindanao State University (WMSU). The Westmincom has also distributed a total of 100 cases of bottled water. The fire broke out around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, at Camella Drive, Calarian village, Zamboanga City. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) reported that 116 families with 205 dependents were displaced by the fire that razed 95 houses and partially destroyed 17 others. "The military is always here to help the people in all possible ways. This our own little way to the return the assistance extended by the citizens in all our endeavors," said Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of Westmincom. "We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our stakeholders for assisting us in the realization of this relief operation," Vinluan added. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Westmincom commander pays farewell visit to JTF-Tawi-Tawi Posted: 20 Aug 2021 03:51 AM PDT LIEUTENANT General Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), has commended the troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Tawi-Tawi for their accomplishments in the anti-terrorism campaign. Vinluan made the commendation during his talk to the troops when he paid a farewell visit Wednesday, August 18, to the JTF-Tawi-Tawi and 2nd Marine Brigade a week prior to his retirement from the military service. The most notable accomplishments of the JTF-Tawi-Tawi was the rescue of Malaysian hostages following a clash that resulted in the death of Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf leader Majan Sahidjuan alias Apo Mike in March this year in Kalupag Island, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi. "Let us sustain the momentum, remain steadfast in accomplishing our mission, and continue to establish a good relationship with our partners, stakeholders, and the communities so as to win their popular support to all our endeavors, for it is better to win peace without a single bloodshed," Vinluan told the troops. On his arrival Wednesday, August 18, Vinluan was welcomed with Foyer Honors rendered by the Marine troops led Colonel Romeo Racadio, JTF Tawi-Tawi commander, at Toong Hall of the 2nd Marine Brigade headquarters, Sanga-Sanga village, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Vinluan also paid an exit call to Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael Sali at the Provincial Capitol. Vinluan expressed his gratitude to Sali for his unwavering support to the Westmincom's thrust. Likewise, Sali thanked Vinluan for all the assistance extended by the command to the province of Tawi-Tawi particularly in ensuring the safety and security of the people. Also present during the short meeting were the local chief executives of all the municipalities of Tawi-Tawi. They also expressed their appreciation to Vinluan, who is set to retire next week. (SunStar Zamboanga)  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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