FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division of the Philippine Army marked its 51st year in a celebration on February 1, 2020 at Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro.
The Commanding General Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana graced the event and commended the unit’s troops for charting the highest number of encounters and combat operations among other Army Major Units. He also noted the unit’s neutralization of 2,200 CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNT) including 72 high value targets, and the clearing of 59 barangays from the CNT’s influence.
During the celebration, Lt. Gen. Sobejana also led the presentation of awards to the unit’s exemplary personnel and stakeholders. “Binabati ko ang ating mga awardees sa pagpapamalas ng inyong kagalingan sa trabaho. Nawa ay magsilbi kayong inspirasyon sa iba pa nating mga kasama,” he said.
“From developing Special Operations Team in the 1980s to establishing Forward Operational Bases at present, you have created such a significant impact on the conduct of our security operations in your area of operations. You are truly a gem to the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana in his remarks. #