CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Andres Centino commended the troops of the Army's 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division for carrying out successful operations against armed threats in South-Western Mindanao during the unit's 86th founding anniversary celebration in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Wednesday, June 1.
General Centino recognized 1ID's accomplishments which include the neutralization of 615 personalities from communist terrorists and local terrorist groups. Of the 615 neutralized personalities, 60 died in encounters, 358 were apprehended, and 197 surrendered. Moreover, 844 firearms were seized or surrendered, and four communist terrorist's guerrilla fronts were dismantled.
The AFP Chief of Staff attributed the successes to the unit's outstanding and inspiring leaders, headed by Major General Generoso Ponio, who empowered their personnel to perform their best in fulfilling their mandates.
"I am confident that you will be able to sustain your momentum and aspire for the furtherance of the AFP's goal towards achieving peace and progress, particularly in the countryside," said General Centino. ///(Photos by A2C Ted Castro PAF/PAOAFP)
