Friday, December 3, 2021

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Rosario receives 3rd-star rank

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:23 AM PST

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has promoted Major General Alfredo Rosario, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), to the rank of Lieutenant-General.

President Rodrigo Duterte, in his visit to Zamboanga City Thursday, December 2, 2021, pinned the new rank insignia to Rosario in a simple donning of the rank ceremony held at the Zamboanga International Airport Heroes' Lounge.

Rosario expressed his gratitude to the President, Secretary of National Defense, and AFP Board of Generals for giving him the opportunity to lead the most diverse unified command of the AFP.

He also extended his gratitude to all the units under his command for their continued support to the Westmincom's thrust.

He urged all soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines to remain steadfast in fulfilling their respective tasks and to take extra care especially during this time of the pandemic.

Duterte congratulated Rosario on his well-deserved promotion to three stars general.

Rosario is the 14th commander of Westmincom. Before his current assignment, he was the 7th Infantry Division commander based at Fort Ramon Magsaysay in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

He belongs to the Philippine Military Academy "Maringal" Class of 1988. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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Westmincom accounts 887 loose firearms in Basilan

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:18 AM PST

THE Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), through the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan, has already accounted for some 887 loose firearms in the province of Basilan.

Newly promoted Lieutenant General Alfredo Rosario, Jr., commander of Westmincom, said the loose firearms were accounted for through the conduct of a stenciling campaign of unlicensed guns in different areas of Basilan province.

"I am personally very proud of the success of this ongoing campaign of Joint Task Force Basilan. May the other units be inspired to adopt this campaign for this will greatly contribute to the overall campaign against loose firearms of the command," Rosario said.

The JTF-Basilan reported to Rosario that a total of 887 loose firearms were already stenciled since September 2021 in Basilan province.

The latest to be stenciled were 541 assorted unlicensed firearms on Wednesday, December 1, in Lamitan City, which was witnessed by the military, police and City Government officials.

The remaining 346 undocumented firearms were stenciled as follows: 229 in Tipo-Tipo town on September 15; 75 in Tuburan on November 24; and 42 in Akbar on November 26.

Colonel Frederick Sales, 101st Infantry Brigade deputy commander, said the loose firearms were returned to the owners after the stenciling.

Sales added that the loose firearms are owned by members of the Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO).

The CVO serves as force multipliers assisting the military and police in the maintenance of peace and order in the community they live in. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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