Change of command slated

CITY OF MATI, DAVAO ORIENTAL - Two Ramons figured at the change of command ceremony of the Philippine Army’s 28th Infantry (Kamagong) Battalion here on Thursday morning.

In the words of Major General Noel Clement, commander of the Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry Division, “Lt. Col. Ramon Out, Another Lt. Col. Ramon In.”

Lt. Col. Miguel Ramon, a “multi-decorated officer and a leader of good record” replaced Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala who was credited by both the top brass of the military and top local government officials in the province for his “untiring commitment in breaking the barriers to peace, progress and development.”

“On behalf of the people of Davao Oriental, I would like to thank Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala… Our words will never be enough to thank you for your dedication and indefatigable efforts in maintaining peace in the province. Your unwavering commitment to secure our communities against all forms of security threats, and to create a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the empowerment of our people and development of communities is both humbling and inspiring. Your courageous endeavours towards the attainment of real peace and stability in our communities are worthy of praise. May you continue the legacy of good service that you had already projected to our people,”Davao Oriental Governor Nelson Dayanghirang said during the change of command ceremony here.