CGPA dons new rank and awards Marawi Heroes in 1ID

Donning ranks

FORT BONIFACIO, METRO MANILA – Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito D. Bautista pins new ranks to heroes of Marawi in-line with the celebration of 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division 82nd Founding Anniversary held at Kuta Major Cesar L Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on June 4, 2018.

A rifle and pistol shooting competition was also conducted as part of the founding anniversary activities. The highlight of the celebration was the pinning of ranks of nine hundred forty-three (943) enlisted personnel, awarding of fifteen (15) medals to deserving personnel who were involved in the liberation of Marawi and presentation of two thousand and sixty-seven (2,067) turned-over and surrendered loose firearms to CGPA. Likewise, Plaques of Recognition were also given to one (1) civilian employee and three (3) stakeholders for their invaluable contributions in the attainment of the command’s mission.

“Sa lahat ng mga Tabak Troopers, patuloy nating balik-tanawin ang buhay ni Maj. Cesar L. Sang-an sa pagpapamalas ng inyong katapangan, kagitingan at kagalingan sa inyong mandato na ipagtanggol at sugpuin ang mga hadlang sa pag unlad ng kanlurang Mindanao,” said Lt. Gen. Bautista during the celebration of the 1ID’s founding anniversary.#