AFP 47th IB commander assumes postBY BOY RYAN B. ZABAL
BANGA, Aklan - Lt. Col. Nicolas Pasion Jr. took over the command of the 47th Infantry Battalion vice outgoing commanding officer from Lt. Col. Earl Baliao yesterday morning at Camp Felix Jizmundo in Brgy. Libas, this town.
The turn over was witnessed by Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division Major General Jovenal Narcise and Philippine National Police (PNP) Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., Aklan police director.
Baliao thanked Aklanons and the local government units for their support and cooperation to the 47th Infantry Battalion campaign against lawless elements. He left his post after a year and seven months in duty tour in Panay Island.
Pasion asked his men to concentrate on their role as soldiers in the government’s all out war versus communist insurgents.
“The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army remains the most potent threat to the security and development of our area of responsibility,” he added.
Durana lauded the men and women of 47th IB as partners in ensuring the peace and order situation of Aklan province and their contribution to the national development efforts by launching projects benefiting the communities of Aklan.
Capt. Antonio Tumnog, 47th IB spokesperson, said Libacao town mayor Charito Navarosa and Bingawan Iloilo town mayor Matt Palabrica also witnessed the assumption of the newly-designated commanding officer.
The turn over was witnessed by Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division Major General Jovenal Narcise and Philippine National Police (PNP) Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., Aklan police director.
Baliao thanked Aklanons and the local government units for their support and cooperation to the 47th Infantry Battalion campaign against lawless elements. He left his post after a year and seven months in duty tour in Panay Island.
Pasion asked his men to concentrate on their role as soldiers in the government’s all out war versus communist insurgents.
“The Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army remains the most potent threat to the security and development of our area of responsibility,” he added.
Durana lauded the men and women of 47th IB as partners in ensuring the peace and order situation of Aklan province and their contribution to the national development efforts by launching projects benefiting the communities of Aklan.
Capt. Antonio Tumnog, 47th IB spokesperson, said Libacao town mayor Charito Navarosa and Bingawan Iloilo town mayor Matt Palabrica also witnessed the assumption of the newly-designated commanding officer.
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