Sunday, June 2, 2019

8ID Enjoins Inter-Agency to secure polls in E.Visayas

CAMP GENERAL VICENTE LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY – A send-off ceremony for the joint forces from the 8th Infantry (STORMTROOPERS) Division, Police Regional Office 8, Tactical Operations Group of the Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Philippine Coast Guard Eastern Visayas to secure the Midterm National and Local Elections in Eastern Visayas Region, was held on May 8, 2019 at Police Regional Office 8, Camp Ruperto Kangleon, Brgy. Campetic, Palo, Leyte at 9:00 o’clock a.m.

The send-off ceremony was witnessed by Brig. Gen. Eliezer L. Losañes, AFP, Assistant Division Commander, 8ID; Atty. Rafael B. Olaño, Regional Election Director, COMELEC 8;  P/BGen. Ariel C. Arcinas, Deputy Director, PRO8; Commodore Edgar B. Boado, District Commander, Philippine Coast Guard EV; Lt. Col. Myroade R. De Leon, Group Commander, Tactical Operations Group 8, Philippine Air Force; Dr. Rhodora V. Sison; DepEd Region 8; Ustadh Ismael D, Cacharro, IMAM, Muslim Community; and Rev. Roberto B. Serrano, Christ Baptist Church, Tacloban City.

In his speech, Atty. Rafael B. Olaño, Regional Election Director, COMELEC 8 conveys his appreciation to the law enforcement agencies for their preparedness and dedication to serve this election.

“I am in awe of this massive show of unity; I am in awe of this massive show of readiness. Para sa iisang purpose at masaya ako at tayo ay nagkakaisa para gawin at tugonan ang purpose na ito, na tayo ay magkaroon ng credible, honest, peaceful at safe na eleksiyon.”  

In behalf of Commander, 8ID, Brig. Gen. Eliezer L. Losañes, Assistant Division Commander said that “our success in this endeavour will be a testament on how we have matured in democratic elections.  It would also be an enduring demonstration of our capability as instruments of the state to keep the integrity, sanctity, and security of elections.”

“As we send you of, our brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and policemen in protecting our fellow Filipinos. I implore all of you to remain non-partisan and continue to reject all political favors of any form and from any side of the aspiring candidates,” Losañes added.
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