Camp Bautista, Jolo, Sulu - May 23, 2023
Brig. Gen. Domingo B. Gobway, Commander of the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) officiated the Joint Deactivation of Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battalion and Activation of the 11th Installation Management Battalion at the headquarters of 11th Infantry "Alakdan" Division in Camp Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu on May 22, 2023.
During his speech, Maj. Gen. Ignatius N. Patrimonio, Commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu and 11ID said, "For more than four years since the activation of the Alakdan Division, the HHSBn greatly help through providing the best service to the Command. It performs a critical role in the provision of essential service support to ensure that the Command accomplished its mission.Its deactivation will pave way for the 11th Installation Management Battalion, with a wider and better support."
Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Gobway officiated the unfurling of the unit color of the 11th Installation Management Battalion and handed it over to Lt. Col. Eddie R. Abolencia, Acting Commander of the unit. It was followed by the ceremonial donning of the unit patch to the troops of the 11th IMB.
"The activation of 11IMB creates a positive impact for the Philippine Army. It can be considered as a new beginning as part of the Army's mission in becoming a world-class, multi-mission ready, and cross-domain capable organization. We will create a positive impact on the 11ID troopers as we will help in the management of military installations and reservations within the area and become the camp administrator of Camp Teodulfo Bautista" Brig. Gen Gobway said.
"To the newly installed Acting Commander of 11IMB, Lt. Col. Abolencia, I encourage you to be excellent in your new role. I am hoping that you will fulfill the challenges ahead" Brig. Gen Gobway concluded.
The Installation Management Command (IMCOM) was activated last March 2019 and operationalized on September 23, 2019. It is tasked to manage, administer, and develop all military reservations to unburden the operational and functional commands of the Army of the administrative liabilities of managing a camp.
The activity was graced by the presence of Brig. Gen. Eugenio C. Boquio, Brigade Commander of 1101st Brigade; Col. Christopher C. Tampus, Brigade Commander of 1103rd Brigade; Battalion Commanders, and JTF Sulu staff.
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