Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City – A Testimonial Review in honor of MGEN MARIO F CHAN AFP and change of command ceremony was held today at the Headquarters of the 8th Infantry Division. Brigadier General Gerardo T Layug AFP took over the command of the Division from Major General Mario F Chan AFP who officially retired today after serving the Armed Forces of the Philippines for about 38 years. The Commanding General of the Philippine Army, Lieutenant General Emmanuel T Bautista AFP, was the Guest of Honor and Presiding officer during the ceremony.
The Commander of the Central Command Armed Forces of the Philippines, Lieutenant General Ralph A Villanueva AFP witnessed the ceremony along with other distinguished guests from the public and the private sector.
In his farewell speech, Major General Chan acknowledged the professionalism and commitment of the soldiers of the 8th Infantry Division and the support and cooperation of the public and the private sector partners, and the challenges from threat groups that he had faced in his entire career.
The newly designated 8ID Commander, Brigadier General Layug called on the personnel of the Division and the partners in the civilian sector to work with him to sustain the gains that were already achieved in the region. “As I take over the leadership of the 8th Infantry Division I am bound to continue the Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” Program started by MGen Chan”, BGen Layug said.
Lieutenant General Bautista, Commanding General of the PA, in his message, commended and congratulated MGen Chan for the successful declaration of Southern Leyte as Insurgency Free and Leyte as Manageable-Conflict Affected and Development Ready Province. He then urged Brigadier General Layug, the new Commander of 8ID to continue on with the mission, and further propel the unit to greater heights. ###
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