Army welcomes new Kaugnay Division chief

FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – The 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division (7ID) welcomed its new commander in a Change of Command Ceremony presided by Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Roy M. Galido at the Kaugnay Division Headquarters in Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija on November 20, 2024.

Brig. General Joseph Norwin Pasamonte, who previously led the 703rd Infantry Brigade, succeeded Acting 7ID Commander Maj. Gen. Brigadier General Oliver C. Maquiling Jr. who will resume his post as 7ID's Assistant Division Commander.

"While you have made significant contributions to our internal security operations as brigade commander, regional tensions pose significant challenges. What you need now as division commander is stay ready and able, always focused on what is essential to help us fulfill our roles effectively and efficiently," the Army Chief told Brig. Gen. Pasamonte during the Change of Command Ceremony.

Photos by SSg. Cesar P. Lopez Jr. PA/OACPA

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