Nolcom commended for anti-insurgency efforts
TARLAC Gerilya Quirino-Nueva
CITY, Feb. 3 (PIA) -- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay commended Tuesday the initiatives of Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) to dismantle communist terrorist groups in Northern and Central Luzon.
During his visit at NOLCOM Headquarters, Gapay awarded battle campaign streamers to Joint Task Force Kaugnay and Joint Task Group Defenders for dismantling Komiteng Larangang Gerilya South Ilocos Sur; and Joint Task Force Tala and Joint Task Group Liberator for dismantling Komiteng Larangang
“The battle streamers are manifestations of NOLCOM’s outstanding performance as far as internal security operation is concerned,” the general said.
In terms of territorial defense efforts, Gapay underscored the established facilities in Mavulis Island and the 11 sovereign markers built by NOLCOM in the chain of uninhabited islands which assert the country’s sovereignty in the northern maritime territory.
Also, the official lauded the disaster response and augmentation of NOLCOM to the Typhoon Ulysses-affected residents of
Northern Luzon.
“NOLCOM has its hands full, addressing the threat to internal security, territorial defense, and disaster response. But NOLCOM confronted the challenge head-on and stood victorious,” he stressed.
With this, Gapay urged the members of NOLCOM to continue in performing their duties with utmost dedication and commitment.
“Our duty may be huge, but we must remember to always give our hearts, our skills and our very best for our country and for our people, whom we have sworn to serve,” he noted.
Vizcaya.