H E A D Q U A R T E R S

8TH CMO (DANGPANAN) BATTALION, 8ID, PA

Camp General Vicente, Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar

P R E S S R E L E A S E

18 July, 2011

Contact: LTC NICEFORO M DIAZ JR (INF) PA

Commanding Officer

Mobile Nr: 09178294991

Top performing battalion refresh


Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City –After serving the people of Eastern Samar, the 14th Infantry Battalion under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Hermilo Demafiles held their opening ceremony for their scheduled retraining at Brgy. Erenas, San Jorge, Western Samar at 11:20 this morning.

The ceremony was spearheaded by the Commander of 8th Infantry Division Major General Mario F Chan together with the government officials of the Municipal of San Jorge, Samar headed by Mayor Nancy B Grey as Guest. The purpose of this retraining is to improve the combat capability of unit, enhance the skills of the soldiers and refurbish the units personnel strength, signal, mobility and firepower capabilities. While the Battalion has been the top performer in the whole Philippine Army the retraining will serve as time for relaxation and reinvigorates in time for the units more crucial mission after the retraining.

Mayor Grey expressed her warm welcome to the 14IB and extended her whole hearted support for the retraining of the battalion. She also guaranteed the commitment for a harmonious relationship with the government troops in serving the people in Samar.

Major General Chan stressed that the 14IB is composed of well-disciplined soldiers. “Good manners and right conduct is emphasized and they will not do stupid things in the area of Samar. Everybody is disciplined” Chan says. He is optimistic that after the Battalion retraining of the unit, they will provide the “winning blows” in our quest for a just and lasting peace in the region. ###