Mindanaotoday.com | 55th EBde celebrates 24th founding anniv
By: Lou Ellen Antonio
BALO-I, Lanao del Norte – The 55th Engineer “Mobilizer” Brigade (EBde) of the Philippine Army celebrated its 24th founding anniversary by giving commendations to the outstanding battalion, personnel, and partner agencies on Oct. 13.
Brig. Gen Irineo Sebastian, brigade commander, said that their celebration reminds them to do better and remain committed to doing their duty.
“Our founding anniversary is a reminder to us to do even better and to be committed to our respected undertakings and responsibilities so that we can achieve a secured environment conducive to regional and national development in this part of Mindanao,” he said.
Sebastian said they play a vital role in peace and development as they provide support in combat support operations, support to traditional non-military operations such as disaster response, and humanitarian assistance.
He also thanked the stakeholders for their efforts and support in the achievement of the Brigade’s mission.
Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., commanding general of Philippine Army (CGPA), keynoted the celebration and led the awarding of the outstanding battalion, personnel such as Military Civic Action Medal, Military Commendation Medal, Military Merit Medal, among others. Stakeholders of the Brigade were also recognized for their efforts and support.
Meanwhile, Deputy Brigade Commander Col. Darwin Hernandez said they will do their mission with PRIDE which means passion, respect, integrity, dynamism and excellence.
“As committed servant soldiers, we will continue to fulfill our core values and core purpose in serving the people and securing the land,” he said. (LELA | PIA Lanao del Norte)
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