CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) held a joint change of command and chief of office ceremony for Western Mindanao Command (WESMINCOM) and Office of The Inspector General on Friday, 03 November 2023 at the WESMINCOM Gymnasium, Camp Navarro, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City.
Lieutenant General William N. Gonzales, who previously held the position of The Inspector General, AFP, officially assumed as Commander of WESMINCOM. Prior to his previous position, he headed the Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Division in concurrent capacity. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Makatao” Class of 1989.
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – A total of 84,300 citizens, including families and loved ones of the departed, have visited the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani (LNMB) from October 31 to November 2, 2023, to give tribute to the heroes of the country during the national observance of Undas.
On November 1 alone, a total of 42,790 visitors flocked LNMB during the observance of All Saints’ Day. The national cemetery serves as the resting place for soldiers, Philippine presidents, national heroes, patriots, artists and scientists. Currently, there are a total of 53, 548 interred in LNMB.
I am one with the nation in the observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
This season is an invitation for us to honor all the saints, both known and unknown, and celebrate the lives of our departed loved ones. We also take the time to honor the legacy, memory, and patriotic deeds of our fallen comrades who selflessly dedicated their lives in service to the country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
