2 Army divisions get new commanders
Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:52:43 +0000
MANILA, Philippines — Two Philippine Army divisions based in the Bicol and Davao regions welcomed new commanders last week.
Maj. Gen. Fernando Trinidad, former deputy chief of staff for intelligence, assumed as the new 9th Infantry Division commander last Dec. 19 at Camp Elias Angeles in Camarines Sur.
He replaced Maj. Gen. Jesus Mananquil Jr. who retired from service. The 9ID covers the Bicol region, a hotbed of communist insurgents.
Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Jose C. Faustino Jr. took the helm of 10th Infantry Division last Dec. 22 at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Compostela Valley. He replaced Maj. Gen. Noel Clement who was moved to Central Command.
The 10ID covers the Davao region, the home region of President Rodrigo Duterte. The New People’s Army are most active in this area.
Both change-of-command ceremonies for the two divisions were led by Army chief Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto. /atm